US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI South of ST 122 · Structure no. M24002AXPMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesOther Blackstone Canal
Location.2 MI South of ST 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.02583, -71.58182
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2025)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Other Blackstone Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.