HWY River ST over Water Millers River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI E Royalston · Structure no. W3900516EMUNNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY River ST over Water Millers River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY River ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY River ST over Water Millers River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Millers River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY River ST over Water Millers River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY River ST over Water Millers River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.