US Bridges

HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft East Oxford T.L. · Structure no. A1700121CDOT634

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,567
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 5,567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,543 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rochdale ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location200 Ft East Oxford T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18693, -71.88948
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,567 (2020)
Projected traffic5,543 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX carry?

About 5,567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rochdale ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.