US Bridges

HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. North of Lake Road · Structure no. A11023AMQMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet is a concrete frame carrying HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Lakeshore DR
CrossesWater Watatic Lake Inlet
Location1 Mi. North of Lake Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.69445, -71.93309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$737,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lakeshore DR over Water Watatic Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.