US Bridges

ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft N of Uxbridge Tl · Structure no. N2101522JDOT634

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,031 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,741 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 53 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
Location100 Ft N of Uxbridge Tl
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09775, -71.64449
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,031 (2021)
Projected traffic16,741 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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 November 2022.

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

About 9,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Provdence RD over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.