US Bridges

HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.7 MI N of Rt. 2A · Structure no. W28010C5RMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Whitmnvil RD
CrossesWater Whitman River
Location2.7 MI N of Rt. 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58211, -71.90227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.