US Bridges

HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At N End of Lake Lashaway · Structure no. N170031GQMUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Shore RD
CrossesWater Five Mile River
LocationAt N End of Lake Lashaway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24449, -72.04321
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$995,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile 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 April 2024.

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

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shore RD over Water Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.