US Bridges

ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.85 MI S of ST 9 · Structure no. W070261A9DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 67 /ST19/BOSTON
CrossesWater Naultaug Brook
Location0.85 MI S of ST 9
RouteState Highway 67
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22525, -72.16952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2018)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 67 /ST19/BOSTON over Water Naultaug Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.