US Bridges

HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1M N of RT68 Nr Brown RD · Structure no. R12004B8QMUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY NE Fitzwm RD
CrossesWater Lawrence Brook
Location1M N of RT68 Nr Brown RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6875, -72.17717
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY NE Fitzwm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY NE Fitzwm RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.