US Bridges

HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI N of ST62 · Structure no. H24012AL8MUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Hale RD
CrossesWater Natty Pond Brook
Location0.8 MI N of ST62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.45188, -72.0293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hale RD over Water Natty Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.