US Bridges

US 20 Connector over ST146

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of US-20 · Structure no. M22047AFJDOTNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,616
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Connector over ST146 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Connector over ST146 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,616 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 20 Connector
CrossesST146
Location.1 MI S of US-20
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.21146, -71.78192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,616 (2021)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Connector over ST146 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Connector over ST146 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 US 20 Connector over ST146 carry?

About 24,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Connector over ST146?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Connector over ST146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.