US Bridges

HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI East of Route 56 · Structure no. R14020CGAMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grizzly Drv
CrossesWater Wetland
Location0.8 MI East of Route 56
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3985, -71.95654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland 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 Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grizzly Drv over Water Wetland?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.