US Bridges

HWY Williams ST over Water West River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft.Wst. of ST.140 · Structure no. U0101523WDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Williams ST over Water West River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Williams ST over Water West River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Williams ST
CrossesWater West River
Location50 Ft.Wst. of ST.140
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17339, -71.63047
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Williams ST over Water West River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Williams ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Williams ST over Water West River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Williams ST over Water West River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Williams ST over Water West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.