HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI N of RT.62 · Structure no. P160151H4MUNNBI
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 106 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is HWY Town Farm 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Town Farm RD over Water Wachusett Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.