US Bridges

HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Brooks Street · Structure no. L080131GEMUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,174
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River 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 8,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lindell Ave
CrossesWater Monoosnoc River
LocationAt Brooks Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54513, -71.78122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,174 (2023)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River built?

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

What condition is HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River carry?

About 8,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lindell Ave over Water Monoosnoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.