US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M E JCT Rts 16 & 122 · Structure no. U020081J2MUNNBI

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater Mumford River
Location0.1M E JCT Rts 16 & 122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.07521, -71.62533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2032
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River built?

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

What condition is HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.