US Bridges

HWY School ST over Water Prince River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI NE of RTE 122 · Structure no. B0200115EMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over Water Prince River is a concrete slab carrying HWY School ST over Water Prince River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Prince River
Location0.6 MI NE of RTE 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43116, -72.10082
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2025)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$755,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY School ST over Water Prince River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY School ST over Water Prince 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY School ST over Water Prince River carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY School ST over Water Prince River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over Water Prince River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.