HWY BRDWL FER RD
Carrying HWY BRDWL FER RD over WATER DEERFIELD RIVER
@ SHELBURNE BORDER, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY BRDWL FER RD
The HWY BRDWL FER RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY BRDWL FER RD over WATER DEERFIELD RIVER. It was built in 1882, making it 144 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 70.1 meters (230 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 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 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY BRDWL FER 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1882
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 70.1 m (230 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C200170H6MUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
HWY BRDWL FER 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 BRDWL FER 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 BRDWL FER RD?
HWY BRDWL FER RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY BRDWL FER RD inspected?
HWY BRDWL FER 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 650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BRDWL FER 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 BRDWL FER RD?
HWY BRDWL FER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BRDWL FER RD?
HWY BRDWL FER RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY BRDWL FER RD and does age affect safety?
HWY BRDWL FER RD was built in 1882, making it 144 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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