US Bridges

HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI NW Rt 202 Graves Av · Structure no. W39030B7LDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Campground R
CrossesWater Beaman Brook
Location.5 MI NW Rt 202 Graves Av
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62614, -72.0791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2017)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Campground R over Water Beaman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.