US Bridges

HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft. E. N. Brkfld T.L. · Structure no. S230168RFMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY Brooks Pd RD
CrossesWater Five Mile River
Location200 Ft. E. N. Brkfld T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29422, -72.03791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brooks Pd RD over Water Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.