US Bridges

HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft W of ST-12 · Structure no. W441361E7MUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,455
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,455 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,907 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main&curtis
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location200 Ft W of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24491, -71.83366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,455 (2022)
Projected traffic55,907 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main&curtis 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 11,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main&curtis over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.