US Bridges

ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .15 MI South of I 90 · Structure no. W0701416BMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST 19 Brimfield RD
CrossesWater Tufts Brook
Location.15 MI South of I 90
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17848, -72.20824
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2015)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$860,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 19 Brimfield RD over Water Tufts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.