ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · 300 N of JCT Main ST · Structure no. B0200719XDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware 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 2024.
How much traffic does ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River carry?
About 1,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 S Barre RD over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.