US Bridges

HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI N of Athol Line · Structure no. R12007165MUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Athol RD
CrossesWater Lawrence Brook
Location.6 MI N of Athol Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64978, -72.20057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2017)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook 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 2024.

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

About 738 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Athol RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.