US Bridges

HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.8 M S of Athol RD/RT63 · Structure no. R12001B35MUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15 vehicles a day. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Town Dump RD
CrossesWater Lawrence Brook
Location0.8 M S of Athol RD/RT63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66544, -72.17886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Town Dump RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.