HWY Harwood ST over Water French River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI SW of RTE 12 · Structure no. O060121D2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Harwood ST over Water French River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Harwood ST over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Harwood ST over Water French River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Harwood ST 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Harwood ST over Water French River carry?
About 5,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Harwood ST over Water French River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Harwood ST over Water French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.