US Bridges

ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2 Miles East of I-495 · Structure no. S20015207DOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,636 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 85 Crdville RD
CrossesST 9 Turnpike RD
Location2 Miles East of I-495
RouteState Highway 85
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29161, -71.52663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2013)
Projected traffic18,636 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 85 Crdville RD over ST 9 Turnpike RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.