US Bridges

HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2M E of Hastings RD · Structure no. S230051HHMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wire Vill RD
CrossesWater Turkey Hill Brook
Location0.2M E of Hastings RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26555, -71.98809
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wire Vill RD over Water Turkey Hill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.