US Bridges

ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .85 Mi. S. of ST-9 · Structure no. S230241XVDOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,686 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 49 Podunk Blvd
CrossesRR CSX
Location.85 Mi. S. of ST-9
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21884, -72.02274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,176 (2020)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 49 Podunk Blvd 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX carry?

About 6,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 49 Podunk Blvd over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.