US Bridges

HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W. of West St. · Structure no. L080101CGMUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 Exchange ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location0.3 MI W. of West St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52802, -71.77496
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,212 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Exchange 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Exchange ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.