ST131 STHBRDGE ST
Carrying ST131 STHBRDGE ST over WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER
0.4 MI N OF THOM. CT. T.L, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST131 STHBRDGE ST
The ST131 STHBRDGE ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST131 STHBRDGE ST over WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.8 meters (183 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,839 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST131 STHBRDGE ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 55.8 m (183 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,839 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D120261XXDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ST131 STHBRDGE ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ST131 STHBRDGE ST against other structures in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST131 STHBRDGE ST?
ST131 STHBRDGE ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST131 STHBRDGE ST inspected?
ST131 STHBRDGE ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,839 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST131 STHBRDGE ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST131 STHBRDGE ST?
ST131 STHBRDGE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST131 STHBRDGE ST?
ST131 STHBRDGE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST131 STHBRDGE ST and does age affect safety?
ST131 STHBRDGE ST was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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