HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry)
PoorClosed to trafficWorcester County, Massachusetts · .3MI. Est. of ST-12 · Structure no. D120271BJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,260
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry) built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry) carry?
About 2,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry)?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brandon RD over Other Mill Race (dry)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.