US Bridges

HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N. of ST-2 · Structure no. L08019227DOT634

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,108 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Harvard ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.1 Mi. N. of ST-2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52211, -71.71373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic13,108 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Harvard ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.