HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.5M W JCT RTS32/122&RT62 · Structure no. B0200316KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Valley RD over Water Prince River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.