US Bridges

HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W of St. Rte. 122A · Structure no. M22050AHCDOTNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
640 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Mccracken RD
CrossesComb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN
Location.1 Mi. W of St. Rte. 122A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20197, -71.77596
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2013)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$25.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mccracken RD over Comb ST146&PWRR&BLKSTN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.