US Bridges

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just South Coldbrook RD · Structure no. O020051LCDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 Worcester RD
CrossesWater Parkers Brook
LocationJust South Coldbrook RD
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39324, -72.04392
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,313 (2022)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook carry?

About 4,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Worcester RD over Water Parkers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.