HWY S RIVER RD
Carrying HWY S RIVER RD over WATER ALBEE BROOK
2.3 MI E OF E HAWLEY RD, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY S RIVER RD
The HWY S RIVER RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY S RIVER RD over WATER ALBEE BROOK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 154 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY S RIVER RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 154 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C050270ETMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
HWY S RIVER RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY S RIVER 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 HWY S RIVER RD?
HWY S RIVER RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY S RIVER RD inspected?
HWY S RIVER 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 154 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY S RIVER RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY S RIVER RD?
HWY S RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY S RIVER RD?
HWY S RIVER RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY S RIVER RD and does age affect safety?
HWY S RIVER RD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.
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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