US Bridges

HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Cemetary Entrance · Structure no. M22008ATYMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Waters ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
Location@ Cemetary Entrance
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1937, -71.76607
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Waters ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.