US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At JCT of RTE 2A · Structure no. F040041EHMUNNBI

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,529 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater N Nashua River
LocationAt JCT of RTE 2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57528, -71.83451
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,529 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Depot ST over Water N 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.