US Bridges

HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At JCT of Ravine RD · Structure no. N07008186MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hardwick RD
CrossesWater Winimusset Brook
LocationAt JCT of Ravine RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34469, -72.13653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2017)
Projected traffic816 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hardwick RD over Water Winimusset Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.