US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft South of River ST · Structure no. S210091HCMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,642 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater Mckinstry Brook
Location300 Ft South of River ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08318, -72.04396
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Mckinstry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.