US Bridges

ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mile North of ST 62 · Structure no. S25016AN7DOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,808
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,808 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST140 Rdmptn Rock
CrossesWater Wachusett Brook
Location.5 Mile North of ST 62
RouteState Highway 140
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44081, -71.81568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,808 (2022)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook carry?

About 6,808 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Rdmptn Rock over Water Wachusett Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.