US Bridges

HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 M NW of Airport · Structure no. F040211ELMUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,793
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,793 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,164 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Crawford ST
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Location.1 M NW of Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56328, -71.76159
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,793 (2024)
Projected traffic27,164 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook carry?

About 3,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crawford ST over Water Baker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.