US Bridges

HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI NW of RTE 110 · Structure no. L020031C3MUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,759
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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 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 4,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Centr Brg RD
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location.2 MI NW of RTE 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44745, -71.6691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,759 (2022)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Centr Brg 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 November 2023.

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

About 4,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Centr Brg RD over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.