US Bridges

HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI E of Providence ST · Structure no. M15013CDYMUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Colonial DR
CrossesWater Mill River
Location0.3 MI E of Providence ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.06569, -71.51993
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$746,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Colonial DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Colonial DR over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.