US Bridges

HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 600 North of ST30 · Structure no. S20036CR0MUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Johnson RD
CrossesWater Brook
Location600 North of ST30
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3089, -71.5652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$961,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Johnson RD over Water 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Johnson RD over Water Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.