US Bridges

ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.7 MI S of ST 122 · Structure no. B0200619YDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,010
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, 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 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.

It carries about 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 S Barre RD
CrossesWater Prince River
Location0.7 MI S of ST 122
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39953, -72.10132
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2014)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River built?

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

What condition is ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Prince River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.