US Bridges

HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Rt. 2A · Structure no. W28019B50MUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,101
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,633 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Depot RD
CrossesWater Round Meadow Brook
Location.1 MI S of Rt. 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55687, -71.87316
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2023)
Projected traffic6,633 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot RD over Water Round Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.