US Bridges

HWY Daniels ST over Water N Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Rotary of 12 and 2A · Structure no. F040061EJMUNNBI

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,922
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Daniels ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Daniels ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 119 years old, older 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 5 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 9,922 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,267 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Daniels ST
CrossesWater N Nashua River
LocationAt Rotary of 12 and 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5817, -71.81862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,922 (2023)
Projected traffic16,267 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Daniels ST over Water N Nashua River 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 July 2024.

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

About 9,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Daniels ST over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.