US Bridges

HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI S of Waite ST · Structure no. L06016BWEMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle 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 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chapel ST
CrossesWater Kettle Brook
Location0.2 MI S of Waite ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24603, -71.88358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle 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 Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chapel ST over Water Kettle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.