US Bridges

HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft N of Reservoir ST · Structure no. S14025AEXMUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Bowdoin ST
CrossesWater Rawson Hill Brook
Location500 Ft N of Reservoir ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32528, -71.69783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill 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 Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bowdoin ST over Water Rawson Hill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.