US Bridges

HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Riverlin RD · Structure no. M220281GMMUNNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,278
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 4,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grafton ST
CrossesWater Dorothy Brook
Location.1 MI East of Riverlin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19296, -71.75025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,278 (2023)
Projected traffic6,365 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook carry?

About 4,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grafton ST over Water Dorothy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.