HWY South ST over Water North Brook
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .85 MI NW of Whitney ST · Structure no. B090031E8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY South ST over Water North Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY South ST over Water North Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY South ST over Water North Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is HWY South ST over Water North 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY South ST over Water North Brook carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY South ST over Water North Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY South ST over Water North Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.