US Bridges

HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft S of Southbrdge ST · Structure no. W440411DRMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,187
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 67 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 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 21,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Frncis Mgrth
CrossesST122 A/Madison ST
Location500 Ft S of Southbrdge ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25758, -71.80226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,187 (2022)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST carry?

About 21,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frncis Mgrth over ST122 A/Madison ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.