US Bridges

HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1MI West of I-190 · Structure no. W4402923BDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 7,280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,956 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Millbrook ST
CrossesRR Pwrr/Bmrr
Location.1MI West of I-190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28729, -71.80021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,280 (2021)
Projected traffic36,956 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr carry?

About 7,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Millbrook ST over RR Pwrr/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.