US Bridges

HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft.W of Putnam Hill R · Structure no. S330021DGMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Manchaug RD
CrossesWater Mumford River
Location200 Ft.W of Putnam Hill R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09389, -71.74815
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Manchaug RD over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.