HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · Under I-290 at Holy Cross · Structure no. W440121E2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River carry?
About 12,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Southbrdg ST over Water Middle River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.