US Bridges

HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W. of Chse Hil Rd. · Structure no. S2501222MDOT634

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Squareshire
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location.4 MI W. of Chse Hil Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40541, -71.74183
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Squareshire over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.