US Bridges

HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.4MI. W. of Dresserhill · Structure no. C060431F8MUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Saundersdale
CrossesWater Deans Brook
Location1.4MI. W. of Dresserhill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08352, -71.98914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Saundersdale over Water Deans Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.