US Bridges

HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Lancaster and Grove St. · Structure no. W440771DUMUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lancaster ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Pd Otlt
Location@ Lancaster and Grove St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27669, -71.80232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2019)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns HWY Lancaster ST over Water Salisbury Pd Otlt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.