US Bridges

HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 M W of Sturbridge RD · Structure no. B2600679XMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY South Pond R
CrossesWater South Pond Inlet
Location.5 M W of Sturbridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18082, -72.07222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY South Pond R over Water South Pond Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.