US Bridges

US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft E of Brimfield Tl · Structure no. S300231LHDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,217 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Main ST
CrossesWater Long Pond
Location100 Ft E of Brimfield Tl
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11196, -72.13458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,217 (2023)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond carry?

About 8,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 20 Main ST over Water Long Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.