US Bridges

HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.6 M S of Wendell Depot · Structure no. W15009CA6MUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Kentfield RD
CrossesWater Whetstone Brook
Location0.6 M S of Wendell Depot
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58676, -72.35672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kentfield RD over Water Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.