ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI NW of ST 56 · Structure no. R140031Y4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,092
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 78 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 5,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River carry?
About 5,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns ST 68 E County RD over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.