US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft East of Elm Street · Structure no. L080091CEMUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 Pond ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location200 Ft East of Elm Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52651, -71.76646
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.