HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Sawyer ST · Structure no. G010221FMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Baker 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Baker Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.