US Bridges

HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned)

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .9 MI S of SW Main St. · Structure no. D0901721NDOT634

Built
1864
161 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned) is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1864, so it is 161 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wallum Lk RD
CrossesRR Pcrr (abandoned)
Location.9 MI S of SW Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03411, -71.76278
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1864, making it 161 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned) carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wallum Lk RD over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.