US Bridges

HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI W. of Jackson Rd. · Structure no. H090255X4STANBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,927 by 2031. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hospital RD
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location0.6 MI W. of Jackson Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54105, -71.63372
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,927 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hospital RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hospital RD over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.