US Bridges

HWY Heard ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Stafford ST · Structure no. W44023231DOT634

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Heard ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Heard ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,893 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Heard ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.1 MI S of Stafford ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23836, -71.84341
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,893 (2023)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Heard ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 6,893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Heard ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Heard ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.