US Bridges

ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft N of J. Fitch HWY · Structure no. F040231YBDOTNBI

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 121 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,532 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 31 Ashby RD
CrossesWater Fallulah Brook
Location500 Ft N of J. Fitch HWY
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60429, -71.80093
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,590 (2022)
Projected traffic23,532 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 31 Ashby RD over Water Fallulah Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.