US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. W. of St.Rte. 122 · Structure no. G080061BTMUNNBI

Built
1886
139 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Quinsigamond River
Location.2 Mi. W. of St.Rte. 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19891, -71.69398
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating103.4 US tons
Inventory rating103.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2024)
Projected traffic13,582 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Quinsigamond River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.