US Bridges

HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. West of Route 135 · Structure no. W240171J6MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maynard ST
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location.5 Mi. West of Route 135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27408, -71.6322
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maynard ST over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.