US Bridges

HWY Gould RD over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi. N. of Cemetary Rd. · Structure no. C0601121LDOT634

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gould RD over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Gould RD over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Gould RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location.3 Mi. N. of Cemetary Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17865, -71.95701
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic411 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gould RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Gould 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Gould RD over RR CSX carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gould RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gould RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.