HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1MI. N. of ST-31RIVER ST · Structure no. F040091JRMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sheldon ST over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.