US Bridges

HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.1MI.STH.OF US-20 · Structure no. N2000822DDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lyman ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location1.1MI.STH.OF US-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31328, -71.61353
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2014)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

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

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.