US Bridges

ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI N of River RD · Structure no. S300041M5DOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 15 Haynes ST
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location.25 MI N of River RD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates42.09734, -72.08554
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 15 Haynes ST over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.