US Bridges

HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ the Corner of Brook Way · Structure no. W240181J7MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Old Nours ST
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location@ the Corner of Brook Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25621, -71.63399
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River built?

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

What condition is HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Nours ST over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.