US Bridges

HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 275 N of Weber/Conwy Rds · Structure no. W33011AD3MUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Conway RD
CrossesWater West Brook
Location275 N of Weber/Conwy Rds
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43793, -72.68105
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2017)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Conway RD 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 January 2024.

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

About 422 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Conway RD over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.