US Bridges

HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft S. of Malden ST · Structure no. W4413520FDOTNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 13,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Mountn ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location300 Ft S. of Malden ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32376, -71.79422
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,836 (2021)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr carry?

About 13,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Mountn ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.