US Bridges

ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 2.4 MI Wly Rt 16 · Structure no. W130132EKDOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,137
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD is a concrete frame carrying ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 64,137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,655 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 9 Worcester ST
CrossesHWY Weston RD
Location2.4 MI Wly Rt 16
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates42.30537, -71.31274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,137 (2023)
Projected traffic105,655 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD carry?

About 64,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Worcester ST over HWY Weston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.