HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 400FT SW of Ashburnham RD · Structure no. W280111JBMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Whitmnvil RD over Water Whitman River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.