US Bridges

ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. South of RTE 9 · Structure no. B26002BGHMUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,283
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5,283 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesST148 Fiskdale RD
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location.5 Mi. South of RTE 9
RouteCity Street 148
Coordinates42.20741, -72.10241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,283 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 5,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST148 Fiskdale RD over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.