HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · N of JCT RTE202 · Structure no. W39006181MUNNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brown ST over Water Millers River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.