US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of ST-31 · Structure no. H18016ATGMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Quinapoxet River
Location.2 MI East of ST-31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36741, -71.84169
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks2%
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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.