US Bridges

HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Btwn 146A&122 Nr Millvill · Structure no. U02030BAMMUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,977
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesWater Water Bacon Brook
LocationBtwn 146A&122 Nr Millvill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.02986, -71.60324
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over Water Water Bacon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.