HWY Stafford ST over Water French River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .5 M East of Oxford Line · Structure no. L060031C7MUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,604
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Stafford ST over Water French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stafford ST over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,604 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Stafford ST over Water French River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Stafford ST over Water French 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 Stafford ST over Water French River carry?
About 4,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Stafford ST over Water French River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Stafford ST over Water French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.