US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI SW of RTE 122 · Structure no. G0800761EMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,082
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,553 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
Location1.3 MI SW of RTE 122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18476, -71.70431
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,082 (2020)
Projected traffic3,553 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.