US Bridges

HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3MI. S.W. of ST-96 · Structure no. D09014BKPMUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hemlock ST
CrossesWater Tinkerville Brook
Location.3MI. S.W. of ST-96
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.01697, -71.72073
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hemlock ST over Water Tinkerville Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.