US Bridges

HWY Nashua ST over Water N Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W. of I-190 N. End · Structure no. L080461W5DOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Nashua ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Nashua ST 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Nashua ST
CrossesWater N Nashua River
Location.1 MI W. of I-190 N. End
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52278, -71.73228
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is HWY Nashua 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 2024.

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

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Nashua ST over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.