HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft W Tobias Bolnd Way · Structure no. W44156ANPDOTNBI
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River carry?
About 4,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Blkstn Rvr R over Water Blackstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.