HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI S of RT-9 · Structure no. E02005B7QMUNNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cove ST over Water Seven Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.