US Bridges

HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Btwn Pleasant & South Sts · Structure no. B09004ATWMUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Jones RD
CrossesWater North Brook
LocationBtwn Pleasant & South Sts
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36963, -71.63895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jones RD over Water North Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.