US Bridges

HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. E. of N. Brkfld RD · Structure no. O020011GXMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Robinson RD
CrossesWater Five Mile River
Location.5 Mi. E. of N. Brkfld RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31687, -72.04251
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Robinson RD over Water Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.