HWY Glen Ave over Water West River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft.South of ST.140 · Structure no. U010131J0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Glen Ave over Water West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Glen Ave over Water West 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Glen Ave over Water West River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Glen 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Glen Ave over Water West River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Glen Ave over Water West River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Glen Ave over Water West River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.