ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .3MI. W. of ST-135 · Structure no. W240021M4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,646
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 53,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,334 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River carry?
About 53,646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 Turnpike RD over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.