US Bridges

ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Brookfield Town Line · Structure no. B26013AJPDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 9 Post RD
CrossesWater Dunn Brook
LocationAt Brookfield Town Line
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.21468, -72.07874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Post RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Post RD over Water Dunn Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.