HWY Old Webster over Water Little River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft S. Buffem Dam RD · Structure no. O060101H0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Webster over Water Little River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Old Webster over Water Little River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 165 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Webster over Water Little River built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is HWY Old Webster over Water Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Old Webster over Water Little River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Webster over Water Little River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Webster over Water Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.