US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Int. Lanc and Grove St. · Structure no. W440811DVMUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,614
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd 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 14,614 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,322 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Pnd Otlt
Location@ Int. Lanc and Grove St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27689, -71.80192
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck geometry6: 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 rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,614 (2021)
Projected traffic27,322 by 2032
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt built?

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

What condition is HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd 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 Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt carry?

About 14,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Pnd Otlt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.