US Bridges

HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI E of RTE 68 · Structure no. H240111C1MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,741
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brigham ST
CrossesWater Brigham Pond Inlet
Location.6 MI E of RTE 68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47763, -71.99707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2022)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brigham ST over Water Brigham Pond Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.