HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1MI E of RT68 by Rsdl Pd · Structure no. G010211FLMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.