ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Hastings RD · Structure no. S230121DEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,299
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,299 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile 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 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River carry?
About 5,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns ST 31 N Spencer RD over Water Seven Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.