HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · @ Corner of Thompson RD · Structure no. H240041C0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Burnshirt RD over Water Burnshirt River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.