US Bridges

HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI W of ST-12 · Structure no. W280091J9MUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Potato Hl RD
CrossesWater Phillips Brook
Location0.1MI W of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59125, -71.86104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Potato Hl RD over Water Phillips Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.