US Bridges

ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W of Natick Tl · Structure no. F0702828BDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 94 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,065 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST126 Concord ST
CrossesST 9 Worcester RD
Location.5 MI W of Natick Tl
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates42.29823, -71.4086
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,571 (2024)
Projected traffic56,065 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD carry?

About 33,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST126 Concord ST over ST 9 Worcester RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.