US Bridges

ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.Wst.Of I-290 · Structure no. W440781E6MUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,064
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST is a steel frame carrying ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 72 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 9,064 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,378 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 Belmont ST
CrossesHWY Goldsberry ST
Location.1 Mi.Wst.Of I-290
RouteCity Street 9
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27157, -71.79671
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,064 (2023)
Projected traffic41,378 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST carry?

About 9,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Belmont ST over HWY Goldsberry ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.