US Bridges

HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of I- 90 · Structure no. M220271CPMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,326
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Greenwood ST
CrossesWater Diverson Channel
Location.1 MI S of I- 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20531, -71.78772
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2023)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Greenwood ST over Water Diverson Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.