US Bridges

HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .15 MI E of Brkfield LN · Structure no. E02002B7KMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Shore RD
CrossesWater E Brookfield River
Location.15 MI E of Brkfield LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20137, -72.0575
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shore RD over Water E Brookfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.