US Bridges

HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3MI.WEST of ST.31 · Structure no. S2300122KDOT634

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cranbry Mdw
CrossesRR CSX
Location.3MI.WEST of ST.31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19212, -71.99511
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cranbry Mdw over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.