US Bridges

HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 450 South of Saddle Hill · Structure no. H23034CPHMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Danl Shays
CrossesWater Brook
Location450 South of Saddle Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24791, -71.55181
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Danl Shays over Water Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.