HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · Just W of Winchendon Line · Structure no. R12013167MUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Winchndon RD over Water Priest Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.