US Bridges

HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N of ST-70 · Structure no. W441391E5MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,017
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,017 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,168 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY NE Cutoff
CrossesWater Poor Farm Brook
Location.3 MI N of ST-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30655, -71.76556
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,017 (2023)
Projected traffic45,168 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook carry?

About 13,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns HWY NE Cutoff over Water Poor Farm Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.