US Bridges

HWY N Fitzwlm RD over Water Lawrence Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Btown Lomis Rd& Nh Border · Structure no. R12009BT5MUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Fitzwlm RD over Water Lawrence Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY N Fitzwlm 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 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY N Fitzwlm RD
CrossesWater Lawrence Brook
LocationBtown Lomis Rd& Nh Border
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71546, -72.17895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Fitzwlm RD over Water Lawrence Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY N Fitzwlm 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 February 2024.

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

About 187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Fitzwlm RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Fitzwlm RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.