US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over ST146 SB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.2 Mi. N. of Mill St. · Structure no. U02063211DOTNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over ST146 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pond ST 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesST146 SB
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Mill St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06014, -71.65062
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic821 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over ST146 SB built?

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

What condition is HWY Pond ST 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 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over ST146 SB?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over ST146 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.