US Bridges

HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Mi. N. of Rt. 62 · Structure no. P160111H7MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bullard RD
CrossesWater E Wachusett Brook
Location.4 Mi. N. of Rt. 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44856, -71.84359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY Bullard RD over Water E Wachusett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.