HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.7 Mi. N. of Barre Line · Structure no. H240031G3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,038
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River carry?
About 1,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Williamsvill over Water Burnshirt River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.