US Bridges

ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft W. of Hamilton ST · Structure no. S210021Y0DOTNBI

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 115 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST131 Main ST
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location300 Ft W. of Hamilton ST
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates42.081, -72.04542
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating109.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,925 (2023)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 13,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST131 Main ST over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.