US Bridges

HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M S of ST 9 · Structure no. W19002187MUNNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,069
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Long Hill RD
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location0.5 M S of ST 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.22843, -72.14857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2018)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Long Hill RD over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.