US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. W. of Maple Ave. · Structure no. U010051DJMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,611
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,611 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater West River
Location.2 Mi. W. of Maple Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15709, -71.62232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,611 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water West 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River carry?

About 4,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.