US Bridges

HWY River RD over I 84 EB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2.5 Mi. S of Pike Toll · Structure no. S300391PLDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over I 84 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over I 84 EB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 616 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesI 84 EB
Location2.5 Mi. S of Pike Toll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09359, -72.08773
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2023)
Projected traffic616 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River RD over I 84 EB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD over I 84 EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River RD over I 84 EB carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY River RD over I 84 EB?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over I 84 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.