US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft E of ST-169 · Structure no. C060191LFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 Sturbrdge RD over Water Cady Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.