US Bridges

HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.3M N of S. Main St. · Structure no. A1500716FMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Exchange ST
CrossesWater Millers River
Location0.3M N of S. Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5967, -72.23178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2015)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Exchange ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.