US Bridges

US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.25 M W JCT Glenallen · Structure no. W390021A7DOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,595
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,595 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS202 Maple ST
CrossesWater N Br Millers River
Location0.25 M W JCT Glenallen
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates42.69256, -72.01935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,595 (2019)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers 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 US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River carry?

About 6,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Maple ST over Water N Br Millers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.