US Bridges

HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M E of ST-31 · Structure no. S230131HKMUNNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Cooney RD
CrossesWater Seven Mile River
Location0.1 M E of ST-31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26473, -72.00487
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic411 by 2031
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

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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cooney RD over Water Seven Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.