US Bridges

HWY N Main ST over Water French River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Cemetery RD · Structure no. D120201FFMUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Main ST over Water French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Main ST over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,596 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY N Main ST
CrossesWater French River
LocationAt Cemetery RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.06508, -71.87924
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,596 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Main ST over Water French River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Main ST over Water French 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY N Main ST over Water French River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Main ST over Water French River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Main ST over Water French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.