US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI SW of RTE 12 · Structure no. L08007AQ3MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,504
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location.25 MI SW of RTE 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52284, -71.7626
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,504 (2023)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook carry?

About 3,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.