US Bridges

HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI W of RT-27 · Structure no. N03035293DOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,113 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Speen ST NB
CrossesST 9 Worcester ST
Location0.8 MI W of RT-27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29934, -71.3767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2013)
Projected traffic34,113 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Speen ST NB over ST 9 Worcester ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.