US Bridges

HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N.E. of Summer St. · Structure no. L17006AXVMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker 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 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Youngs RD
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Location.1 Mi. N.E. of Summer St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57066, -71.76961
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Youngs RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Youngs RD over Water Baker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.