US Bridges

HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2000 Ft N of Harvard ST · Structure no. L08090CEKMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,045
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 5,045 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Orchrd Hl Pk
CrossesWater Brook
Location2000 Ft N of Harvard ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52833, -71.71216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,045 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$157,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook carry?

About 5,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Orchrd Hl Pk over Water Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.