US Bridges

HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Corner of Sherman ST · Structure no. G0101021XDOT634

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 151 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cross ST
CrossesRR Bmrr Spur
Location@ Corner of Sherman ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57524, -71.99059
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2033
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cross ST over RR Bmrr Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.