US Bridges

HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI W. of Rte. 32 · Structure no. A1501718BMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Logan RD
CrossesWater E Br Tully River
Location0.1MI W. of Rte. 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62936, -72.22621
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2017)
Projected traffic816 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Logan RD over Water E Br Tully River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.