HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .25 Mi. East of Benson RD · Structure no. F040331EQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,858
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 8,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is HWY Airport RD over Water N 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 8,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Airport RD over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.