HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .45 MI S of US-20 · Structure no. S14009B74MUNNBI
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,147
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,147 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet carry?
About 4,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Centech Blvd over Water Pratts Pond Inlet?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.