US Bridges

HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.M S. Jct. ST 68 · Structure no. T020111AUDOT634

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot RD
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location1.M S. Jct. ST 68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58611, -72.046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr 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 Depot RD over RR Gwrr carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot RD over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.