US Bridges

HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2MI S of Potter Vill Rd. · Structure no. C060421F7MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beach RD
CrossesWater Prpnt Medw Out
Location.2MI S of Potter Vill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09215, -71.91524
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic205 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$241,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beach RD over Water Prpnt Medw Out?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.