US Bridges

HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2 Mi.Wst.Of ST.146 · Structure no. D090041YUDOTNBI

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 78 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,923 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Manchaug ST
CrossesWater Mumford River
Location2 Mi.Wst.Of ST.146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07663, -71.72471
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2023)
Projected traffic8,923 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Manchaug ST over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.