US Bridges

ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Mi. S.E. of Mass-Pike · Structure no. G080021L6DOTNBI

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,053
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 120 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 5 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 15,053 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,902 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 /ST140/WCSTR
CrossesWater Quinsigamond River
Location.4 Mi. S.E. of Mass-Pike
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22188, -71.7019
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,053 (2022)
Projected traffic31,902 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River 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 ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River carry?

About 15,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 /ST140/WCSTR over Water Quinsigamond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.