US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M E of Ivy LN · Structure no. N210076U7MUNNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,431
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond is a steel culvert carrying HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 7,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2009. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Whitins Pond
Location0.1M E of Ivy LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1105, -71.68985
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,431 (2023)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2009
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond carry?

About 7,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Whitins Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.