FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY COLRAIN ST

Carrying HWY COLRAIN ST over WATER GREEN RIVER

JCT OF RIVERSIDE DR, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY COLRAIN ST

The HWY COLRAIN ST bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY COLRAIN ST over WATER GREEN RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1933, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.1 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,200 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HWY COLRAIN ST compares

▼ 0.4
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY COLRAIN ST 40.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Last Reconstructed
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.1 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G120010LKMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY COLRAIN ST 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 COLRAIN ST 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 COLRAIN ST?

HWY COLRAIN ST in Franklin, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY COLRAIN ST inspected?

HWY COLRAIN ST'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 5,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY COLRAIN ST 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 COLRAIN ST?

HWY COLRAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY COLRAIN ST?

HWY COLRAIN ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY COLRAIN ST and does age affect safety?

HWY COLRAIN ST was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1933.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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