HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI SW of RTE 131 · Structure no. S300034WDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 87 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Farquhar RD over Water Quinebaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.