ST 49 PODUNK BLVD
Carrying ST 49 PODUNK BLVD over WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER
.2 MI. S. OF ST-9, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 49 PODUNK BLVD
The ST 49 PODUNK BLVD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 49 PODUNK BLVD over WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,176 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 49 PODUNK BLVD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.0 m (151 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.6 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,176 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S230251XUDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 49 PODUNK BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST 49 PODUNK BLVD against other structures in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 49 PODUNK BLVD?
ST 49 PODUNK BLVD in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 49 PODUNK BLVD inspected?
ST 49 PODUNK BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,176 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 49 PODUNK BLVD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 49 PODUNK BLVD?
ST 49 PODUNK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 49 PODUNK BLVD?
ST 49 PODUNK BLVD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 49 PODUNK BLVD and does age affect safety?
ST 49 PODUNK BLVD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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