HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 20 N of ST 62 · Structure no. P160081H3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Colny RD over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.