US Bridges

HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Reservoir ST · Structure no. H18013ACKMUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Stonehse Hll
CrossesWater Reservoir Out
Location.1 MI N of Reservoir ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29613, -71.86573
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out 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 Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stonehse Hll over Water Reservoir Out?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.