HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Shrewsbury ST · Structure no. W1700622UDOT634
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 117 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hartwell ST over RR Bmrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.