ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. S. of Main St. · Structure no. F0401220MDOTNBI
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel truss - deck carrying ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 116 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 4 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns ST 31 NB Rllstn ST over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.