US Bridges

HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Exeter ST · Structure no. W440111DWMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Fremont ST
CrossesWater Middle River
Location.1 MI W of Exeter ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24178, -71.82774
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
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2023)
Projected traffic9,634 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fremont ST over Water Middle River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.