US Bridges

ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Bridge St. · Structure no. G0102420KDOTNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,938
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,686 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 68 West ST
CrossesWater Bailey Brook
LocationAt Corner of Bridge St.
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59128, -72.03414
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2020)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns ST 68 West ST over Water Bailey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.