HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · Near Uxbridge Line · Structure no. N210161D1MUNNBI
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,796
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,796 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond carry?
About 6,796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Linwood Ave over Water Linwood Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.