HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Boulder ST & Putnam ST · Structure no. F040141EKMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900, 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Putnam 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Putnam ST over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.