US Bridges

HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.1 MI NW of Rt. 31 · Structure no. P16003B10MUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,216 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Ball Hill RD
CrossesWater Wachusett Brook
Location2.1 MI NW of Rt. 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42587, -71.90622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ball Hill RD over Water Wachusett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.