US Bridges

HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.1 Mi. S. of Ashby Line · Structure no. F040531K0MUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt is a other arch - deck carrying HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ashby W RD
CrossesWater Scott Resrvr Otlt
Location2.1 Mi. S. of Ashby Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61206, -71.82732
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ashby W RD over Water Scott Resrvr Otlt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.