US Bridges

HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 800 Ft. from ST85 · Structure no. M21031BX1MUNNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Deer ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location800 Ft. from ST85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17166, -71.51124
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Deer ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.