US Bridges

HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of Park Ave · Structure no. W440061JFMUNNBI

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,831
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 6 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 7,831 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY May ST
CrossesWater Beaver Brk/Sewer
Location.25 MI W of Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25834, -71.82694
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,831 (2023)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2031
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer carry?

About 7,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY May ST over Water Beaver Brk/Sewer?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.