US Bridges

HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of ST-12 · Structure no. A170081B6MUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,697
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 2,697 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,376 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brotherton W
CrossesWater Dark Brook
Location0.1 MI S of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20389, -71.83588
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,697 (2021)
Projected traffic32,376 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook 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 Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook carry?

About 2,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Brotherton W over Water Dark Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.