ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Mendon Tl · Structure no. U020421LVDOTNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,391
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 76 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 6 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 10,391 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook carry?
About 10,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns ST 16 Mendon ST over Water Rock Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.