US Bridges

HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM Wly Rt 128 · Structure no. W130152MHDOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,796 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cedar ST
CrossesST 9 Worcester ST
Location1.1 KM Wly Rt 128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31566, -71.24664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,887 (2023)
Projected traffic30,796 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST carry?

About 22,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cedar ST over ST 9 Worcester ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.