ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI N of Southbridge Tl · Structure no. C060161Y6DOTNBI
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,529
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 78 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 11,529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,611 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook 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 ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook carry?
About 11,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns ST169 Southbrdg RD over Water Cady Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.