US Bridges

HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI SW of Oxford T.L · Structure no. C0601221HDOT634

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,851
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 111 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.

It carries about 3,851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stafford ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location1.4 MI SW of Oxford T.L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17538, -71.93536
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,851 (2018)
Projected traffic9,855 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is HWY Stafford 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 February 2022.

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

About 3,851 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stafford ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.