US Bridges

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · ST 32 / Swift River · Structure no. P08001190DOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 88 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 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesST 32 /ST122/BARRE
CrossesWater E Br Swift River
LocationST 32 / Swift River
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.4608, -72.16492
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,844 (2022)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River carry?

About 2,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over Water E Br Swift River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.