US Bridges

HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.Est.Of ST.12 · Structure no. W440081JDMUNNBI

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 6 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beaver ST
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.1 Mi.Est.Of ST.12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2496, -71.83082
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beaver 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.