HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Elm ST · Structure no. B130121EDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,857
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Summer ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Summer ST over Water Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 4,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Summer ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.