ST 8 A/N HEATH RD
Carrying ST 8 A/N HEATH RD over WATER MILL BROOK
.45 KM N OF RTE 2, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 8 A/N HEATH RD
The ST 8 A/N HEATH RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries ST 8 A/N HEATH RD over WATER MILL BROOK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,035 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 8 A/N HEATH RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 28.7 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,035 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C050050ELMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 8 A/N HEATH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST 8 A/N HEATH RD against other structures in Franklin and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 8 A/N HEATH RD?
ST 8 A/N HEATH RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 8 A/N HEATH RD inspected?
ST 8 A/N HEATH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,035 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 8 A/N HEATH RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 8 A/N HEATH RD?
ST 8 A/N HEATH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 8 A/N HEATH RD?
ST 8 A/N HEATH RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ST 8 A/N HEATH RD and does age affect safety?
ST 8 A/N HEATH RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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