ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 1500 N of Int Peach ST · Structure no. B0200915JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 Main ST over Water Canal Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.