US Bridges

ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 MI SE of RTE 32 · Structure no. R12021168MUNNBI

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST 68 Warwick RD
CrossesWater E Br Tully River
Location1 MI SE of RTE 32
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69049, -72.22469
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$607,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully 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 2025.

How much traffic does ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 68 Warwick RD over Water E Br Tully River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.