US Bridges

HWY Battles RD over Water Round Meadow Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of ST 2A · Structure no. W28025B7NMUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Battles RD over Water Round Meadow Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Battles RD over Water Round Meadow Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesHWY Battles RD
CrossesWater Round Meadow Brook
Location.1 MI S of ST 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54836, -71.89049
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Battles 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 October 2023.

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Battles RD over Water Round Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.