US Bridges

HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 220 Ft South of Rt 9 · Structure no. B2600421GDOT634

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Quaboag ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location220 Ft South of Rt 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21078, -72.08518
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2014)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Quaboag ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Quaboag ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.