US Bridges

HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft E of Glen Ave · Structure no. U010061HXMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,396
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hartford Ave
CrossesWater West River
Location500 Ft E of Glen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.167, -71.62743
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2024)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hartford Ave over Water West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hartford Ave over Water West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.