US Bridges

Doane Hill Road over Tully River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.609 KM N of Tully Lake · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510010

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Doane Hill Road over Tully River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doane Hill Road over Tully River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 81 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDoane Hill Road
CrossesTully River
Location1.609 KM N of Tully Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65063, -72.20846
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doane Hill Road over Tully River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Doane Hill Road over Tully 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Doane Hill Road over Tully River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Doane Hill Road over Tully River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Doane Hill Road over Tully River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).