HWY Townsend ST over Water Baker Brook

Good Condition126 years old4,267 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Location.3 Mi N Of RTE 2a
CarriesHWY Townsend ST
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Coordinates42.58950, -71.78129

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area179.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,267 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberF040261EPMUNNBI

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