US Bridges

HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook

GoodPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft Nth of Scott ST · Structure no. F040221JVMUNNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,948
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Rindge RD
CrossesWater Fallulah Brook
Location200 Ft Nth of Scott ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60912, -71.809
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2024)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rindge RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.