US Bridges

HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E. of Mill ST · Structure no. W440031DQMUNNBI

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older 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 3 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.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY June ST
CrossesWater Tatnuck Brook
Location.1 Mi. E. of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26222, -71.8482
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating109.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,003 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY June ST over Water Tatnuck Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.