US Bridges

HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · S of RT9 near Worcester · Structure no. L06009AXTMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Mccarthy Ave
CrossesWater Kettle Brook
LocationS of RT9 near Worcester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24045, -71.86548
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$607,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mccarthy Ave over Water Kettle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.