US Bridges

HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.9MI W of RT.190 · Structure no. L080081GCMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Cotton ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location1.9MI W of RT.190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52497, -71.76471
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cotton 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 September 2023.

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

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cotton ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.