US Bridges

HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of US-20 · Structure no. A170271EXMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Pinrock RD
CrossesWater Worc Dvrsn Channel
Location.1 MI S of US-20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21068, -71.7989
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic411 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pinrock RD over Water Worc Dvrsn Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.