US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 250 S of Int Central ST · Structure no. T02002ALADOTNBI
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US202 Elm ST over Water Otter 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US202 Elm ST over Water Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.