HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Rochdale ST · Structure no. A170031B4MUNNBI
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 145 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook carry?
About 22,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Oxford ST over Water Kettle Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.