US Bridges

HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M N of John Fitch HWY · Structure no. F040251JXMUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pearl Hl RD
CrossesWater Fallulah Brook
Location0.1M N of John Fitch HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59753, -71.7864
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pearl Hl 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pearl Hl RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.