US Bridges

HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 270 E of Wkbg Vly RD · Structure no. W1901118AMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tyler RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location270 E of Wkbg Vly RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27772, -72.15823
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill 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 Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tyler RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.