US Bridges

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At JCT ST RTE 32 · Structure no. B0200518YDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,644
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 87 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 Worcester RD
CrossesWater Prince River
LocationAt JCT ST RTE 32
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40843, -72.09669
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,644 (2018)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River 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 ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River carry?

About 3,644 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Worcester RD over Water Prince River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.