US Bridges

HWY Henry ST over Water West River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Cor. of Patrick Henry R · Structure no. U020151J4MUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Henry ST over Water West River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Henry ST over Water West River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Henry ST
CrossesWater West River
Location@ Cor. of Patrick Henry R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08083, -71.60845
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Henry ST over Water West River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is HWY Henry 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Henry ST over Water West River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Henry ST over Water West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.