US Bridges

HWY W River RD over Water North Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. N. of I 290 · Structure no. B090121E9MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,211
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W River RD over Water North Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY W River RD over Water North Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 9,211 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W River RD
CrossesWater North Brook
Location.2 Mi. N. of I 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35303, -71.62335
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,211 (2021)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W River RD over Water North Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W River RD 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 May 2023.

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

About 9,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W River RD over Water North Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W River RD over Water North Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.