US Bridges

ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Phillipston LN · Structure no. R12015AU2MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 68 Bldwnvlle RD
CrossesWater Millers River
Location.5 MI N of Phillipston LN
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates42.62848, -72.14421
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 68 Bldwnvlle RD over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.