US Bridges

HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft So of Cambrdge ST · Structure no. W44024232DOT634

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 110 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Exeter ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location100 Ft So of Cambrdge ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24308, -71.82496
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.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2016)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Exeter 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 June 2022.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Exeter ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.