HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Hudson St. · Structure no. N200021CVMUNNBI
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,525
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River carry?
About 4,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Allen ST over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.