US Bridges

HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook

GoodPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi. S. of RT-9 · Structure no. B260011B8MUNNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,391 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Quaboag ST
CrossesWater Dunn Brook
Location.3 Mi. S. of RT-9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21161, -72.08032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,391 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn 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 Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Quaboag ST over Water Dunn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.