US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25MI. East of ST-12 · Structure no. L080151CHMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,808
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 4,808 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
Location.25MI. East of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52799, -71.75494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,808 (2023)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Water 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 2024.

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

About 4,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.