HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · @ Int With 122 & ST Paul · Structure no. B130111ECMUNNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,772
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,772 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River carry?
About 7,772 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns HWY ST Paul ST over Water Blackstone River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.