US Bridges

HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 M W of RTE 122 · Structure no. G080051BNMUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,518
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Millbury ST
CrossesWater Quinsigamond River
Location.1 M W of RTE 122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20466, -71.69475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,518 (2022)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River carry?

About 3,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Millbury ST over Water Quinsigamond River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.