US Bridges

HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of ST-148 · Structure no. B260111EYMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lake RD
CrossesWater Rice Pond Outlet
Location.2 MI E of ST-148
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19839, -72.10197
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,365 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$952,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lake RD over Water Rice Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.