US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M N of RT122A @grafton · Structure no. S330041HUMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone 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 5 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater Blackstone River
Location0.1M N of RT122A @grafton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17711, -71.71991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2023)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River built?

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

What condition is HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Blackstone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.