US Bridges

HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.3 Mi. E of St. 67 · Structure no. N170021GRMUNNBI

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hines Brg RD
CrossesWater Five Mile River
Location2.3 Mi. E of St. 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25996, -72.04207
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hines Brg RD over Water Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.