ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of I-190 · Structure no. W44065237DOT634
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,028
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 4 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 7,028 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr carry?
About 7,028 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns ST 12 Nb/W Bylstn over RR Pwrr/Bmrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.