US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .15 MI N of RTE 131 · Structure no. S21010AMAMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,260
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Mckinstry Brook
Location.15 MI N of RTE 131
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08396, -72.04469
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2022)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Mckinstry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.