US Bridges

HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi.Est.Of ST.146 · Structure no. S330031DHMUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Boston RD
CrossesWater Cold Spring Brook
Location.2 Mi.Est.Of ST.146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16519, -71.73114
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2025)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Boston RD over Water Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.