US Bridges

HWY Dudley RD over Water French River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI SW of Charlton ST · Structure no. O060111D3MUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,749
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dudley RD over Water French River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Dudley RD over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dudley RD
CrossesWater French River
Location.5 MI SW of Charlton ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10711, -71.88305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,749 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dudley RD over Water French River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dudley RD over Water French 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dudley RD over Water French River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dudley RD over Water French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.