US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W of ST-31 · Structure no. H18011AYWMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater Quinapoxet River
Location0.1 MI W of ST-31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3807, -71.85622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.