US Bridges

HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.4 M N of ST122A · Structure no. R140124CUDOTNBI

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Whitehall RD
CrossesWater Long Meadow Brook
Location1.4 M N of ST122A
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.37311, -71.99394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitehall RD over Water Long Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.