US Bridges

HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI W of ST-140 · Structure no. H220011G1MUNNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,374
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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 3,374 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,764 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Freedom ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.6 MI W of ST-140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13298, -71.54472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,374 (2023)
Projected traffic5,764 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Freedom ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.