US Bridges

HWY Comins RD over Water French River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft E of ST56 · Structure no. O06001BJLMUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,366
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Comins RD over Water French River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Comins RD over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,366 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHWY Comins RD
CrossesWater French River
Location300 Ft E of ST56
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18795, -71.89667
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,366 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Comins RD over Water French River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Comins RD over Water French River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Comins RD over Water French River carry?

About 6,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Comins RD over Water French River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Comins RD over Water French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.