US Bridges

ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Village Dr. · Structure no. S210161XYDOTNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,189
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 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 13,189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST131 Sndrsdale RD
CrossesWater Sandersdale Canal
LocationAt Village Dr.
RouteState Highway 131
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06634, -72.00895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,189 (2023)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal carry?

About 13,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST131 Sndrsdale RD over Water Sandersdale Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.