US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of Bolton T.L. · Structure no. C16002A56MUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,877
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location.25 MI W of Bolton T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.41943, -71.66633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,877 (2022)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River carry?

About 7,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.