US Bridges

HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 250 Ft. S. of Mill ST · Structure no. G01017B6QMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Winter ST
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Location250 Ft. S. of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55658, -71.98664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$779,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Winter 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winter ST over Water Baker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.