US Bridges

HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of ST-110 · Structure no. L020251C6MUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Bolton RD
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location.25 MI W of ST-110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44459, -71.67195
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bolton 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 2023.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bolton RD over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.