US Bridges

HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of ST 122 · Structure no. U0205122PDOT634

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Homeward Ave
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.2 MI East of ST 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08357, -71.63614
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Homeward Ave over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.