HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River
PoorClosed to trafficWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.18 M SE of RT32 · Structure no. H0800318JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Creamery RD over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.