US Bridges

HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mile No. of ST - 12 · Structure no. D12007AJTMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,504
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Oxford Ave
CrossesWater French River
Location.1 Mile No. of ST - 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05081, -71.88502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,504 (2022)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River carry?

About 6,504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Oxford Ave over Water French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.