US Bridges

HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of ST-20 · Structure no. C060171F5MUNNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Oxbow RD
CrossesWater Little River
Location0.3 MI N of ST-20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15733, -71.91552
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$775,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Oxbow 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 June 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Oxbow RD over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.