ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. S. of ST-9 · Structure no. S230251XUDOTNBI
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,176
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,476 by 2031. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River carry?
About 6,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns ST 49 Podunk Blvd over Water Seven Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.