US Bridges

HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Betw RT16&GILBOA ST · Structure no. D090061FBMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Cook ST
CrossesWater Mumford River
LocationBetw RT16&GILBOA ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.07431, -71.71254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cook 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cook ST over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.