US Bridges

HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 700 Ft W of Brookfield RD · Structure no. S30054CEDMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet is a steel culvert carrying HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Warren RD
CrossesWater Long Pond Inlet
Location700 Ft W of Brookfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14804, -72.13176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns HWY Warren RD over Water Long Pond Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.