US Bridges

HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .8 Mi. N. of RTE-20 · Structure no. C060061B9MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hammond Hill
CrossesWater Little River
Location.8 Mi. N. of RTE-20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16242, -71.93267
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2022)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hammond Hill over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.