ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · .7M NW of Gardner T.L. · Structure no. T02014ANTDOTNBI
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,724
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River carry?
About 6,724 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns ST 68 Gardner RD over Water Br Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.