HWY Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 300 E of Valley RD · Structure no. B0200416LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Coldbrk 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 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,653 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Coldbrk 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is HWY Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Coldbrk over Water Prince River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.