ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 1.2 M N New Braintree T/L · Structure no. H0800412QDOTNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware 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 ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 Main ST over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.