US Bridges

HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of I-190 · Structure no. S250086HYMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,571
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Muddy Pond
CrossesWater Stillwater River
Location.2 Mi. E. of I-190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.41079, -71.79115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2022)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Muddy Pond over Water Stillwater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.