US Bridges

HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Feet East of ST 169 · Structure no. S210121DCMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Vinton ST
CrossesWater Cady Brook
Location300 Feet East of ST 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09048, -72.02178
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Vinton ST over Water Cady Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.