US Bridges

ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi. N. of Millbury Tl · Structure no. W440631LADOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,356 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,535 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST122 Grafton ST
CrossesUS 20 SW Cut Off
Location.3 Mi. N. of Millbury Tl
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates42.23533, -71.74888
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,356 (2023)
Projected traffic38,535 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off carry?

About 18,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Grafton ST over US 20 SW Cut Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.