HWY W NRTHFLD RD
Carrying HWY W NRTHFLD RD over RR NECRR
.1 M E MT HERMON STA RD, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY W NRTHFLD RD
The HWY W NRTHFLD RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY W NRTHFLD RD over RR NECRR. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 646 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY W NRTHFLD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1909
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 646 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N2201414FDOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
HWY W NRTHFLD 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 W NRTHFLD 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 W NRTHFLD RD?
HWY W NRTHFLD RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY W NRTHFLD RD inspected?
HWY W NRTHFLD 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 646 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY W NRTHFLD 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 W NRTHFLD RD?
HWY W NRTHFLD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY W NRTHFLD RD?
HWY W NRTHFLD RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY W NRTHFLD RD and does age affect safety?
HWY W NRTHFLD RD was built in 1909, making it 117 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
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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