ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Leicester T.L. · Structure no. O060301D5MUNNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,656
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 6,656 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River carry?
About 6,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST 56 Leicester RD over Water French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.