HWY FOUNDRY VILL
Carrying HWY FOUNDRY VILL over WATER E BR NORTH RIVER
1000' W OF MAIN RD(RT112), Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY FOUNDRY VILL
The HWY FOUNDRY VILL bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY FOUNDRY VILL over WATER E BR NORTH RIVER. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 905 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY FOUNDRY VILL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 34.1 m (112 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 905 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C180020GKMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY FOUNDRY VILL 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 HWY FOUNDRY VILL 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 FOUNDRY VILL?
HWY FOUNDRY VILL in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY FOUNDRY VILL inspected?
HWY FOUNDRY VILL'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 905 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY FOUNDRY VILL 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 HWY FOUNDRY VILL?
HWY FOUNDRY VILL has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY FOUNDRY VILL?
HWY FOUNDRY VILL is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY FOUNDRY VILL and does age affect safety?
HWY FOUNDRY VILL was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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