HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI W of ST 5 · Structure no. W330040TMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Christian LN over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.