ST117 Main ST over Water Still River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E Lancaster Twn LN · Structure no. B15001206DOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,803
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST117 Main ST over Water Still River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST117 Main ST over Water Still River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,803 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,478 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST117 Main ST over Water Still River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is ST117 Main ST over Water Still River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does ST117 Main ST over Water Still River carry?
About 16,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST117 Main ST over Water Still River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns ST117 Main ST over Water Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.