HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 0.2M S of Snst Lk by Wnch · Structure no. A110011K4MUNNBI
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sherbert RD over Water Lower Naukeag Brk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.