US Bridges

HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 5th St/N Nash Riv-B&m RR · Structure no. F04019ANLDOT634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
657 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri is a steel stayed girder carrying HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2031. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY John T Centr
CrossesComb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri
Location5th St/N Nash Riv-B&m RR
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57548, -71.78838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length657 ft (200.3 m)
Longest span357 ft (108.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2014)
Projected traffic6,365 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$16.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri 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 John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri?

The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 357 ft (108.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY John T Centr over Comb Bmrr & N Nashua Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.