US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI SW of RTE 122 · Structure no. G080081BRMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Blackstone Canal
Location1.4 MI SW of RTE 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18218, -71.70494
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: 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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$860,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal 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 Blackstone Canal carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Blackstone Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.