US Bridges

HWY West ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .8 Miles North of ST - 12 · Structure no. A1700221DDOT634

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,903
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY West ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,903 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.8 Miles North of ST - 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18953, -71.8774
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,903 (2020)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,903 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.