HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .3 M N JCT Orange T.L. · Structure no. A1502119TDOTNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 51 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 Lake Rohnta Outlet built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Daniel Shays over Water Lake Rohnta Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.