US Bridges

HWY Washngtn Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .05M W of So. Athol Road · Structure no. A15005BYRMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngtn Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Washngtn Ave over Water S Athol Pnd Outlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngtn Ave
CrossesWater S Athol Pnd Outlet
Location.05M W of So. Athol Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53134, -72.26064
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngtn 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 May 2023.

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

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.