US Bridges

HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 280FT South of N. Row RD · Structure no. S25035CG9MUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Kathleen LN
CrossesWater Wekepeke Brook
Location280FT South of N. Row RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47051, -71.75211
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$863,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kathleen LN over Water Wekepeke Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.