US Bridges

HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of Rt 20 · Structure no. C060031F6MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 years old, older 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Glenmere RD
CrossesWater Little River
Location0.3 MI N of Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15717, -71.91486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$955,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Glenmere RD over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.