US Bridges

US202 River ST over Water Millers River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 M S. JCT St. 12 · Structure no. W39007195DOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 River ST over Water Millers River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US202 River ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 14,094 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,478 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS202 River ST
CrossesWater Millers River
Location.2 M S. JCT St. 12
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates42.67795, -72.06153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,094 (2024)
Projected traffic18,478 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 River ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US202 River ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 14,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US202 River ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US202 River ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.