US Bridges

HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Off Stevens Rd. · Structure no. F04087C04MUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Arbor Way
CrossesWater Brook
LocationOff Stevens Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56434, -71.85417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Arbor Way over Water 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Arbor Way over Water Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.