HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · Int. of RTE 122/ Vernon · Structure no. B020129CNMUNNBI
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Vernon Ave over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.