US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Inters. of Fairfield RD · Structure no. L080121GDMUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,989
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 10,989 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater Monoosnoc River
Location@ Inters. of Fairfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54193, -71.78034
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,989 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River carry?

About 10,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over Water Monoosnoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.