HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N of RTE 2A · Structure no. F040261EPMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,267
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 years old, older 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook carry?
About 4,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.