US Bridges

HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Neck Hill R · Structure no. M150096T9MUNNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,577 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Hartford Ave
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.1 MI East of Neck Hill R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09953, -71.51678
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2022)
Projected traffic14,577 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.