HWY Main ST over Water Otter River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of JCT RTE 68 · Structure no. T0200416AMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,844
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water Otter River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Water Otter River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,084 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over Water Otter River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Otter 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Otter River carry?
About 2,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water Otter River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Otter River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.