US Bridges

HWY Berthelette over Water Stream

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2000 West of Thayer ST · Structure no. M24005CLNMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Berthelette over Water Stream is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Berthelette over Water Stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Berthelette
CrossesWater Stream
Location2000 West of Thayer ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03437, -71.57514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
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$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Berthelette over Water Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Berthelette over Water Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Berthelette over Water Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Berthelette over Water Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Berthelette over Water Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.