US Bridges

HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. West of I-190 · Structure no. L080411W4DOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 19,749 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Leomstr Conn
CrossesWater N Nashua River
Location.2 Mi. West of I-190
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.52188, -71.72972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,749 (2022)
Projected traffic17,372 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Leomstr Conn 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 Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River carry?

About 19,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Leomstr Conn over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.