US Bridges

HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr

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Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI W of Fort Pond RD · Structure no. L17010571DOT634

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lmntr Shrly
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.2 MI W of Fort Pond RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53656, -71.70223
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,826 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lmntr Shrly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 8,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lmntr Shrly over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.