US Bridges

HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 500 S of Whately Gl RD · Structure no. W33002ADXMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY North ST
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location500 S of Whately Gl RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46067, -72.64364
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2018)
Projected traffic613 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY North ST over Water Roaring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North ST over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.