US Bridges

ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI N of JCT 67 · Structure no. B0200819WDOTNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 NW Brntre RD
CrossesWater Ware Canal
Location0.6 MI N of JCT 67
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38399, -72.09959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2020)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 NW Brntre RD over Water Ware Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.