US Bridges

HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · NE of Old Country RD · Structure no. W15019BW2MUNNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY Wendell Dpt
CrossesWater Whetstone Brook
LocationNE of Old Country RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59403, -72.36117
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wendell Dpt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wendell Dpt over Water Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.