US Bridges

HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1M N of RT140 @uptn Line · Structure no. M210051JPMUNNBI

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,949
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 80 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Fiske Ml RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location1M N of RT140 @uptn Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16561, -71.56434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,949 (2022)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Fiske Ml RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River carry?

About 2,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fiske Ml RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.