US Bridges

HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N. of ST-2A · Structure no. L17011AGLMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cross ST
CrossesWater Mulpus Brook
Location.1 Mi. N. of ST-2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59701, -71.6763
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cross ST over Water Mulpus Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.