HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.5 Mi. S. of ST-68 · Structure no. G010021FQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 88 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Otter River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.