US Bridges

HWY Cross RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M NE of Lake RD · Structure no. A110171K1MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cross RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cross RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cross RD
CrossesWater Watatic Lake Outlt
Location0.1M NE of Lake RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67756, -71.94074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cross RD over Water Watatic Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.