US Bridges

HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .9 MI N of ST 16 · Structure no. U020611YLDOTNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB 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 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Hartfrd Av
CrossesST146 SB
Location.9 MI N of ST 16
RouteCity Street 146
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07643, -71.68315
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB built?

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

What condition is HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB 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 2024.

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

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Hartfrd Av over ST146 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.