HWY High ST over Water Millers River
PoorClosed to trafficWorcester County, Massachusetts · 600 S Int With ST 12 · Structure no. W3901316DMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY High ST over Water Millers River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY High ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 175 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY High ST over Water Millers River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is HWY High ST over Water 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY High ST over Water Millers River carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY High ST over Water Millers River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY High ST over Water Millers River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.