US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. North of ST-2A · Structure no. G0100821TDOT634

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 140 years old, older 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location.1 Mi. North of ST-2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56577, -71.99679
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr 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 November 2024.

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

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.