US Bridges

HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .15M So.Of Washington Ave · Structure no. A1500418DMUNNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet is a steel culvert carrying HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Morgan Ave
CrossesWater S Athol Pnd Outlet
Location.15M So.Of Washington Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52955, -72.26205
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2018)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Morgan Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.