HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. S. of River Rd. W. · Structure no. B090061JMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,802
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River carry?
About 1,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge RD over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.