US Bridges

HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 MI E of RTE 122 · Structure no. U020201DMMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,627
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,627 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hartford Ave
CrossesWater Mumford River
Location.4 MI E of RTE 122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09313, -71.63613
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,627 (2023)
Projected traffic14,530 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hartford Ave 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 December 2024.

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

About 7,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hartford Ave over Water Mumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.