US Bridges

HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · S of RT20 @ Ol Stur Vllge · Structure no. S300061HQMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Stallion Hll
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
LocationS of RT20 @ Ol Stur Vllge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.11056, -72.09642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stallion Hll over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.