HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 M W of RTE 140 · Structure no. G080041BQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 137 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brigham Hill over Water Quinsigamond River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.