US Bridges

ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft S of ST-2 · Structure no. F040741KWDOTNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,197 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST 31 Princeton RD
CrossesWater Wyman Brook
Location50 Ft S of ST-2
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54935, -71.84756
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 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,197 (2022)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook carry?

About 3,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns ST 31 Princeton RD over Water Wyman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.