US Bridges

ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Thomas St. · Structure no. W170034CWDOTNBI

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,334
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 7,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST140 Beaman ST
CrossesWater Stillwater River
Location.2 MI E of Thomas St.
RouteState Highway 140
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38712, -71.79049
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,334 (2022)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River carry?

About 7,334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River?

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

Who owns ST140 Beaman ST over Water Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.