US Bridges

HWY James ST over RR CSX

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles N. of Auburn T/L · Structure no. W44022235DOT634

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY James ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY James ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 13,910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,114 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY James ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.5 Miles N. of Auburn T/L
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23524, -71.84986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,910 (2023)
Projected traffic37,114 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY James ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY James ST over RR CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY James ST over RR CSX carry?

About 13,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY James ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY James ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.