US Bridges

ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Mill St. · Structure no. B2600321FDOT634

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesST148 Fiskdale RD
CrossesRR CSX
LocationAt Corner of Mill St.
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20906, -72.10236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST148 Fiskdale RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.