HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N. of Pine Hill RD · Structure no. C200190H1MUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY S Shirksh RD over Water Bear River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.