US Bridges

HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 450FT W of Pearl Hill RD · Structure no. F040581ERMUNNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,997
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,997 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,584 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY J Fitch HWY
CrossesWater Fallulah Brook
Location450FT W of Pearl Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59736, -71.78846
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,997 (2021)
Projected traffic22,584 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY J Fitch HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook carry?

About 10,997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY J Fitch HWY over Water Fallulah Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.