US Bridges

HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of ST-12 · Structure no. A17056C4NMUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brotherton W
CrossesWater Ramshorn Brook
Location0.1 MI S of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20398, -71.83243
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns HWY Brotherton W over Water Ramshorn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.