US Bridges

HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 14 MI W of Alt RTE 32 · Structure no. H080234CNMDCNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Access Gt 43
CrossesWater Quab Rs S Baf Dam
Location14 MI W of Alt RTE 32
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39295, -72.2389
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Access Gt 43 over Water Quab Rs S Baf Dam?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.