US Bridges

HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mi. E. of Rt. 31 · Structure no. F040241JWMUNNBI

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fisher RD
CrossesWater Fallulah Brook
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Rt. 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60234, -71.79866
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic695 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah 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 September 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fisher RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.