US Bridges

Access Road over Spillway Channel

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 12.9 KM S of Gardner · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Spillway Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Spillway Channel in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesSpillway Channel
Location12.9 KM S of Gardner
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42866, -72.02809
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Spillway Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Spillway Channel carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Spillway Channel?

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