US Bridges

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Barre-Oakham Town Line · Structure no. B0201418XDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,922 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 Worcester RD
CrossesWater Ware River
LocationBarre-Oakham Town Line
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39383, -72.05175
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2016)
Projected traffic5,922 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Worcester RD over Water Ware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.