HWY Mendon RD over Water West River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .6 Mi. W. of Mendon T.L. · Structure no. N210081D0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,144
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mendon RD over Water West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mendon RD over Water West River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mendon RD over Water West River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Mendon RD over Water West River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Mendon RD over Water West River carry?
About 3,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mendon RD over Water West River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mendon RD over Water West River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.