US Bridges

HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 780 W of Lasalle DR · Structure no. W33005AD1MUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Claverack RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location780 W of Lasalle DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43173, -72.62581
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic407 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River 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 Claverack RD over Water Mill River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Claverack RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.