US Bridges

HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W of Park Ave · Structure no. W440071E1MUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,717
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,717 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maywood ST
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.1 Mi. W of Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2539, -71.8302
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,717 (2021)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 3,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maywood ST over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.