US Bridges

HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft S of S Ashbnham RD · Structure no. W280246XKMUNNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Oakmont Ave
CrossesWater Whitman River
Location500 Ft S of S Ashbnham RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58143, -71.90095
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns HWY Oakmont Ave over Water Whitman River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.