US Bridges

HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of W. Main ST · Structure no. M220651GNMUNNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Rhodes ST
CrossesWater Singletary Brook
Location.1 MI S of W. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18128, -71.76781
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns HWY Rhodes ST over Water Singletary Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.