US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W of Oxford T.L. · Structure no. C060231LEDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,099
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 5 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 24,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,800 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 20 Sturbrdge RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River carry?
About 24,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.