US Bridges

HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1M E of RT32 1M S of 101 · Structure no. P0800417GMUNNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY East ST
CrossesWater Browns Pond
Location1M E of RT32 1M S of 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49229, -72.16696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$734,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East ST over Water Browns Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.