US Bridges

HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI Noth Intervale Rd. · Structure no. R140014CTDOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Prisn Cmp RD
CrossesWater E Br Ware River
Location1.5 MI Noth Intervale Rd.
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.41571, -72.00767
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prisn Cmp RD over Water E Br Ware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.