US Bridges

US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M S of Winchendon RD · Structure no. T02021AAPDOT634

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,352 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Winchndon RD
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location0.1 M S of Winchendon RD
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61508, -72.07769
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2019)
Projected traffic7,352 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Winchndon RD over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.