US Bridges

ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 400 Ft W. of Chandler ST · Structure no. W440731LDDOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 21,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST122 Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Tatnuk Brook
Location400 Ft W. of Chandler ST
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27856, -71.85563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,724 (2024)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook carry?

About 21,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 Pleasant ST over Water Tatnuk Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.