US Bridges

HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · End of Grove ST · Structure no. C160184CPDOTNBI

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Access RD
CrossesWater Lancaster Pond
LocationEnd of Grove ST
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40572, -71.68655
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Access RD over Water Lancaster Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.