US Bridges

HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S Rt 9 (csx 63.72) · Structure no. E0200721QDOT634

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cottage ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location0.1 MI S Rt 9 (csx 63.72)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22505, -72.04556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX built?

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

What condition is HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX 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 HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cottage ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.