HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. S. of ST-122 · Structure no. B130011EAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Blackstone River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.