ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.West of ST.12 · Structure no. O060031Y3DOTNBI
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns ST 56 Leicester ST over Water French River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.