US Bridges

HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of ST12 · Structure no. D1200290KMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Perryvlle RD
CrossesWater Canal
Location.1 MI East of ST12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.02489, -71.88575
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Perryvlle RD over Water Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.