US Bridges

HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. N. of I-290 · Structure no. S140121D7MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,666
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond is a concrete frame carrying HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 15,666 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,081 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Main ST
CrossesWater Lake Quinsigamond
Location.2 Mi. N. of I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29786, -71.75411
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,666 (2022)
Projected traffic34,081 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond carry?

About 15,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Main ST over Water Lake Quinsigamond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.