US Bridges

HWY Westbro over Water West Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 425 S of Hydnville R · Structure no. W33008AFUMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Westbro over Water West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Westbro 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 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 776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Westbro
CrossesWater West Brook
Location425 S of Hydnville R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42549, -72.65697
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Westbro over Water West Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Westbro over Water West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Westbro over Water West Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HWY Westbro over Water West Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Westbro over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.