US Bridges

HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Miles East of ST-122 · Structure no. N2100522FDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,986
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 14,986 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,478 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.3 Miles East of ST-122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12648, -71.64247
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,986 (2019)
Projected traffic18,478 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr 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 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr carry?

About 14,986 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.