US Bridges

HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just W of ST 122 · Structure no. N210031CXMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,354
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 5 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 6,354 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,292 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sutton ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
LocationJust W of ST 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15398, -71.65259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,354 (2023)
Projected traffic11,292 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River 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 September 2024.

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

About 6,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sutton ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.