US Bridges

HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 N. of 282 Brookside · Structure no. G01065CG1MUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Brookside DR
CrossesWater Wilder Brook
Location200 N. of 282 Brookside
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6046, -72.01392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brookside DR over Water Wilder Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.