US Bridges

HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Miles South of Main ST · Structure no. F0403923QDOT634

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,462
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 126 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 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 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Putnam ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location.2 Miles South of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58121, -71.80004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2020)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Putnam ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.