US Bridges

HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N Auburn T.L. · Structure no. W440151DYMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,567
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 11,567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,980 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Webster ST
CrossesWater Leesville Pd Otlt
Location.2 MI N Auburn T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23152, -71.83424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,567 (2023)
Projected traffic28,980 by 2033
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt carry?

About 11,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Webster ST over Water Leesville Pd Otlt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.