US Bridges

HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 MI N of Mechanic ST · Structure no. L08014B4VMUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Whitney ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location.4 MI N of Mechanic ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5301, -71.75272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitney ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.