US Bridges

HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At JCT With Fletcher Str · Structure no. N21004BB5MUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,771
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Douglas RD
CrossesWater Mumford River
LocationAt JCT With Fletcher Str
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10946, -71.66496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,771 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River carry?

About 6,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Douglas RD over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.