US Bridges

ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 M N of Rte. 2A · Structure no. A15009BPPMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,663
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River is a steel truss - thru carrying ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 175 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,663 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 32 Chesnt Hl Av
CrossesWater Millers River
Location0.2 M N of Rte. 2A
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.59693, -72.22045
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,663 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River carry?

About 8,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 Chesnt Hl Av over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.