US Bridges

HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 60M N. of Exch St. · Structure no. L080366RJMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 21. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Kingman DR
CrossesWater Slack Brook
Location60M N. of Exch St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52815, -71.77609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 21
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kingman DR over Water Slack Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.