US Bridges

HWY White Bgly over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .7 Mi. Nrth. of RTE.9 · Structure no. S2000423HDOT634

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY White Bgly over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY White Bgly over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 2,389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY White Bgly
CrossesRR CSX
Location.7 Mi. Nrth. of RTE.9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30187, -71.51682
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,389 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY White Bgly over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY White Bgly over RR CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY White Bgly over RR CSX carry?

About 2,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY White Bgly over RR CSX?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY White Bgly over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.