US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of ST-56 · Structure no. O060021LGDOTNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, 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 32,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,482 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River carry?
About 32,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 Southbrge RD over Water French River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.