US Bridges

ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI North of State 2 · Structure no. H090041LPDOTNBI

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 14,439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,492 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST110 /ST111/AYER
CrossesWater Bowers Brook
Location.5 MI North of State 2
RouteState Highway 110
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52981, -71.57769
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,439 (2023)
Projected traffic34,492 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook carry?

About 14,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST110 /ST111/AYER over Water Bowers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.