US Bridges

HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1M N of RTE 101 · Structure no. T02019169MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,267
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Main ST
CrossesWater E Templtn Pnd Otlt
Location0.1M N of RTE 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56331, -72.03831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2023)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Main ST over Water E Templtn Pnd Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.