US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI W of ST-85 · Structure no. S2001423LDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 125 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.6 MI W of ST-85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26611, -71.5356
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,106 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.