US Bridges

HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 400 Ft South of RTE 122-A · Structure no. H18004225DOT634

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 118 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Salisbury ST
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location400 Ft South of RTE 122-A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34247, -71.85171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,509 (2021)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr carry?

About 5,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Salisbury ST over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.