HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · Harvard-Shirley Tl · Structure no. H090081K7MUNNBI
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,533
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 77 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 6,533 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,739 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is HWY Front ST over Water Nashua 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River carry?
About 6,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Front ST over Water Nashua River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.