HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.E. of St.Rte 146 · Structure no. M22011229DOT634
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,224
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr carry?
About 8,224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr?
The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Elm ST over Comb Blkstne Riv & Pwrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.