US Bridges

HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just N of RTE 122A · Structure no. M22003AW4MUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,106
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Riverlin ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
LocationJust N of RTE 122A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.19274, -71.75182
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,106 (2023)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River carry?

About 3,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Riverlin ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.