HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River
GoodFranklin County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S. of Thompson RD · Structure no. C200180F4MUNNBI
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Shelbrn Fls over Water Bear River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.