US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ ST 146 Mm 4.7 · Structure no. U0204720YDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesST146 NB
Location@ ST 146 Mm 4.7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06081, -71.65079
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is HWY Pond ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over ST146 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.