ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI N of Thom. Ct. T.L · Structure no. D120261XXDOTNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,817
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,817 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,374 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River carry?
About 7,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST131 Sthbrdge ST over Water Quinebaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.