US Bridges

ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .7 Mi. W. of ST-110 · Structure no. L02002204DOTNBI

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,182
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 16,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST117 Seven Brg RD
CrossesWater Nashua River
Location.7 Mi. W. of ST-110
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates42.46116, -71.65641
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,182 (2021)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River carry?

About 16,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST117 Seven Brg RD over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.