US Bridges

ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .15 MI SW of Templeton · Structure no. P09002163MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,156
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 6 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST101 Queen Lk RD
CrossesWater Burnshirt River
Location.15 MI SW of Templeton
RouteCity Street 101
Coordinates42.53531, -72.09819
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2017)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST101 Queen Lk RD over Water Burnshirt River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.