US Bridges

ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Wickaboag Pond · Structure no. W1900418WDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 9 W Main ST
CrossesWater Wickaboag Lk Otlt
LocationAt Wickaboag Pond
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.23579, -72.1612
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2018)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 W Main ST over Water Wickaboag Lk Otlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.