Mendon Road Over West River

Town of Northbridge
Northbridge, Massachusetts

HSH is working with the Town of Northbridge on Bridge No. N-21- 008 (1D0) carrying Mendon Road over the West River. This structure was identified by the Town for further investigation after review of the most recent Routine and Special Member Inspection Report. The most recent Bridge Rating determined the bridge does not have sufficient capacity for the typical Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) posting vehicles in the inventory condition but does in the operating condition.

HSH is providing a preliminary structural evaluation with repair recommendations and long-term solutions to the issues causing deterioration, as well as preliminary itemized cost estimates for the necessary repairs. Assessments include the condition of the superstructure, substructure, deck, channel, and approaches based upon their noted deficiencies. Given the significant cost implications and time required to design and construct the long-term solutions as well as the current state of the structure, HSH recommended pursuing immediate repairs to address the most pressing areas of deterioration and allow the Town to seek financial assistance from the Commonwealth in implementing the long-term solutions presented.