US Bridges

HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of Nortboro Line · Structure no. B090141JNMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Whitney ST
CrossesWater North Brook
Location0.1 MI N of Nortboro Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35447, -71.62719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitney ST over Water North Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.