US Bridges

ST146 SB over HWY Main ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Sutton T. L. · Structure no. N210191MKDOTNBI

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,745
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST146 SB over HWY Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST146 SB over HWY Main ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 22,745 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,456 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST146 SB
CrossesHWY Main ST
LocationAt Sutton T. L.
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates42.10125, -71.70454
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,745 (2021)
Projected traffic48,456 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST146 SB over HWY Main ST built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST146 SB over HWY Main ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST146 SB over HWY Main ST carry?

About 22,745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST146 SB over HWY Main ST?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST146 SB over HWY Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.