US Bridges

HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · E of JCT RTE12 · Structure no. W39004180MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,802
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Glenallen ST
CrossesWater Millers River
LocationE of JCT RTE12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67887, -72.03186
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,802 (2020)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 12,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Glenallen ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.