US Bridges

ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Miles East of I-395 · Structure no. W120161LWDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 16 Gore RD
CrossesWater North Pond
Location.4 Miles East of I-395
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05977, -71.84841
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2022)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$632,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST 16 Gore RD over Water North Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.