US Bridges

HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI N of ST-12 · Structure no. F040201EMMUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,967
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,967 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,955 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Bemis RD
CrossesWater N Nashua River
Location0.2 MI N of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56778, -71.77894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,967 (2020)
Projected traffic33,955 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River carry?

About 11,967 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bemis RD over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.