US Bridges

HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .7 MI NE of Rt 2-A · Structure no. L170081CKMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,352
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,333 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Townsnd Hrbr
CrossesWater Mulpus Brook
Location.7 MI NE of Rt 2-A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60651, -71.69942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2023)
Projected traffic6,333 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Townsnd Hrbr over Water Mulpus Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.