HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of Manchaug St. · Structure no. D090191FAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 175 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Potter RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Potter RD over Water Mumford River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.