US Bridges

HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just SW of Ped over 146 · Structure no. W44153AKWMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Paul Clancy
CrossesWater Middle River
LocationJust SW of Ped over 146
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23653, -71.79658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Paul Clancy over Water Middle River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.