US Bridges

HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft.Est.Of ST.131 · Structure no. S210081DAMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,973
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 6 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Drssr Hll RD
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location50 Ft.Est.Of ST.131
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06738, -72.00777
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2022)
Projected traffic13,582 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Drssr Hll RD over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.