US Bridges

HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI NW of RTE 13 · Structure no. L080011C9MUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,534
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Hamilton ST
CrossesWater N Nashua River
Location.25 MI NW of RTE 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54222, -71.74617
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,534 (2022)
Projected traffic17,372 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hamilton ST over Water N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River carry?

About 9,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hamilton ST over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.