US Bridges

HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mi. E. of Putnam St. · Structure no. F040151JUMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Commrcial ST
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Putnam St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58143, -71.79763
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Commrcial ST over Water 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 Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Commrcial ST over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.