US Bridges

HWY Coppola ST over ST146

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM0.7 0.1 MI E of ST146A · Structure no. U02058210DOTNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Coppola ST over ST146 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Coppola ST over ST146 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 948 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Coppola ST
CrossesST146
LocationMM0.7 0.1 MI E of ST146A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.01909, -71.59676
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Coppola ST over ST146 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Coppola ST over ST146 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Coppola ST over ST146 carry?

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

How long is HWY Coppola ST over ST146?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Coppola ST over ST146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.