US Bridges

HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1MI.NTH.OF ST-16 · Structure no. U020431YKDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 3,556 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Hartfrd Av
CrossesST146 NB
Location1MI.NTH.OF ST-16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07677, -71.6826
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,556 (2022)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB carry?

About 3,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.