US Bridges

ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of ST 19 · Structure no. W070021AADOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST 67 Main ST
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location0.1 MI S of ST 19
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.21341, -72.19526
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2024)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 67 Main ST over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.