US Bridges

HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of Fichbrg C.L. · Structure no. L170041CJMUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,270
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Summer ST
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Location.2 Mi. E. of Fichbrg C.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56963, -71.76925
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,270 (2022)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is HWY Summer ST over Water Baker 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook carry?

About 6,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Summer ST over Water Baker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.