US Bridges

HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1 M W JCT Chst Pl RD · Structure no. W33007AF4MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Westbrook RD
CrossesWater West Brook
Location1 M W JCT Chst Pl RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41944, -72.64758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.7 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Westbrook RD over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.