FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST140 BEAMAN ST

Carrying ST140 BEAMAN ST over RR BMRR

.2 MI. S. OF LAUREL ST., Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST140 BEAMAN ST

The ST140 BEAMAN ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST140 BEAMAN ST over RR BMRR. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,373 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST140 BEAMAN ST compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST140 BEAMAN ST 29.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,373 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W1700422TDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST140 BEAMAN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ST140 BEAMAN 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 ST140 BEAMAN ST?

ST140 BEAMAN ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST140 BEAMAN ST inspected?

ST140 BEAMAN 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 6,373 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST140 BEAMAN ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST140 BEAMAN ST?

ST140 BEAMAN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST140 BEAMAN ST?

ST140 BEAMAN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST140 BEAMAN ST and does age affect safety?

ST140 BEAMAN ST was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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