US Bridges

ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 9 &27 · Structure no. N030218RGDOTNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,496 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesST 9 Worcester ST
CrossesWater Lake Cochituate
Location0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 9 &27
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.29882, -71.37248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,165 (2022)
Projected traffic99,496 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate carry?

About 52,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Worcester ST over Water Lake Cochituate?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.