HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 1.0 M N JCT Orange T.L. · Structure no. A1502019UDOTNBI
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,258
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 30,258 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,599 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River carry?
About 30,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Daniel Shays over Water Millers River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.