US Bridges

ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 N Winchendon RD · Structure no. R12002164MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 68 S Roylstn RD
CrossesWater Lawrence Brook
Location300 N Winchendon RD
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67119, -72.17308
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic663 by 2032
Trucks11%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST 68 S Roylstn RD over Water Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.