HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2M S of Nh Bdr Nr Wncdn · Structure no. R1201817KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 87 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Tnpke RD over Water Scott Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.