US Bridges

HWY Intervale RD over Water E Br Ware River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.1 Mi. S. of Rt. 68 · Structure no. R14004BQ0MUNNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Intervale RD over Water E Br Ware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Intervale RD over Water E Br Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Intervale RD
CrossesWater E Br Ware River
Location2.1 Mi. S. of Rt. 68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40383, -71.99132
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Intervale 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 May 2023.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Intervale RD over Water E Br Ware River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.