US Bridges

HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.5M N of RT140VIA Mecnic · Structure no. U010101HYMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fowler ST
CrossesWater Warren Brook
Location0.5M N of RT140VIA Mecnic
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18275, -71.628
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fowler ST over Water Warren Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.