US Bridges

HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 M. S of Elmwood Ave · Structure no. H180221G0MUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Princeton ST
CrossesWater Quinapxt Res Otlt
Location0.2 M. S of Elmwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38804, -71.87906
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2018)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Princeton ST over Water Quinapxt Res Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.