US Bridges

HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of St- 131 · Structure no. D12010B8NMUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY W Dudley RD
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location.2 Mi. E. of St- 131
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05002, -71.98128
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Dudley RD over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.