US Bridges

HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Miles South of ST 140 · Structure no. U010191J1MUNNBI

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

About this bridge

HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Station ST over Water Center 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Station ST
CrossesWater Center Brook
Location.3 Miles South of ST 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16788, -71.60267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Station ST over Water Center 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Station ST over Water Center Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.