HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · At JCT of RTE 31 · Structure no. F040051ENMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Oak Hill RD over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.