US Bridges

ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. N of Uxbridge Tl. · Structure no. N2101222GDOT634

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 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 7,969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 Provdence RD
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.5 Mi. N of Uxbridge Tl.
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10754, -71.63611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,969 (2023)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr carry?

About 7,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.