US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. S. of ST-122 · Structure no. M24006AXQMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,740
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River 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 14,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
Location.1 Mi. S. of ST-122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.02664, -71.58125
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,740 (2024)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River built?

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

What condition is HWY Central 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 August 2024.

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

About 14,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.