US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Between M24003 & M24006 · Structure no. M24007AXRMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,599
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Abandned Mill Race
LocationBetween M24003 & M24006
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.02681, -71.58108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,599 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Abandned Mill Race?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.