HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · .15 M W of RTE 122 · Structure no. G080221BWMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,178
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Depot 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 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 3,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal carry?
About 3,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.