US Bridges

HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Haven ST · Structure no. M21033CGDMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rupert RD
CrossesWater Huckleberry Brook
Location.2 MI East of Haven ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17523, -71.52739
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$368,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rupert RD over Water Huckleberry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.