US Bridges

Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River

GoodPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 29 KM SW of Worcester · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510006

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mashpaug Road
CrossesQuinebaug River
Location29 KM SW of Worcester
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07255, -72.07249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mashpaug Road over Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).