US Bridges

HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Quinepoxet River · Structure no. W170014CVDOTNBI

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 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 6,910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Thomas ST
CrossesWater Quinapoxet River
LocationAt Quinepoxet River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38503, -71.79712
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,910 (2023)
Projected traffic9,192 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River carry?

About 6,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Thomas ST over Water Quinapoxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.