US Bridges

ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 130 Ft S of Mechanic ST · Structure no. U010121LXDOTNBI

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 97 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 5 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 10,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST140 Main ST
CrossesWater Warren Brook
Location130 Ft S of Mechanic ST
RouteState Highway 140
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17259, -71.62793
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,105 (2022)
Projected traffic14,214 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook carry?

About 10,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Main ST over Water Warren Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.