US Bridges

HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 100 N of ST12/2A/KIMBALL · Structure no. F0402723PDOT634

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rollstone ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location100 N of ST12/2A/KIMBALL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58367, -71.8073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rollstone ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.