US Bridges

HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of Solomn Pd RD · Structure no. N2000622CDOT634

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Whitney ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.5 MI S of Solomn Pd RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34968, -71.63558
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.