US Bridges

HWY Brandon RD over Water French River

FairClosed to traffic

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mile East of Chase Ave · Structure no. D120041BGMUNNBI

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,875
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brandon RD over Water French River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Brandon RD over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brandon RD
CrossesWater French River
Location.1 Mile East of Chase Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.04317, -71.88737
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2020)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$907,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brandon RD over Water French River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brandon RD over Water French River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brandon RD over Water French River carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brandon RD over Water French River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brandon RD over Water French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.