US Bridges

HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1MI Nth of ST 30 · Structure no. G08014ACUDOT634

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pine ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1MI Nth of ST 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24737, -71.68418
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pine ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.