US Bridges

HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Carpenter RD · Structure no. N21024CGCMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N is a concrete frame carrying HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Samuel Drv
CrossesWater Carpntr Rsv Inlt N
Location.5 MI N of Carpenter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13411, -71.67711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Samuel Drv over Water Carpntr Rsv Inlt N?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.