US Bridges

HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 800 East of Pine ST · Structure no. L06028AYXMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 158 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Parker ST
CrossesWater Bartons Brook
Location800 East of Pine ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21635, -71.94182
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook carry?

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

How long is HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns HWY Parker ST over Water Bartons Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.