US Bridges

HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook

GoodPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 from Int. King ST · Structure no. N17006BWFMUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Murphy ST
CrossesWater Sucker Brook
Location500 from Int. King ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29298, -72.1208
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Murphy ST over Water Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.