ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Walnut St. · Structure no. F040181KLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,348
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 13,348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 49 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is ST 12 Water ST 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 13,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST 12 Water ST over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.