US Bridges

HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.3M W of Conway RD · Structure no. W33013C3QMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Willmsbrg RD
CrossesWater Br West Brook
Location0.3M W of Conway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43639, -72.68678
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br 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 December 2024.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Willmsbrg RD over Water Br West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.