US Bridges

HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft. E. of RT-169 · Structure no. S210201HDMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Brookside RD 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brookside RD
CrossesWater Cady Brook
Location300 Ft. E. of RT-169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10016, -72.01739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$928,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Brookside RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brookside RD over Water Cady Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.