US Bridges

HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt

GoodPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Corner of Cross RD · Structure no. A110161K2MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,786
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lake RD
CrossesWater Watatic Lake Outlt
Location@ Corner of Cross RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67601, -71.94247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2022)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lake RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.