US Bridges

HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just N of RTE 90 · Structure no. W0702716CMUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brook RD
CrossesWater Tufts Brook
LocationJust N of RTE 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18281, -72.21703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2013)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brook RD over Water Tufts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.