US Bridges

HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1250 Ft W of North ST · Structure no. H180091BXMUNNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,857
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY Manning ST
CrossesWater Trout Brook
Location1250 Ft W of North ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38356, -71.83727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (2024)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Manning ST over Water Trout 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook carry?

About 6,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Manning ST over Water Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.