HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · At Int W RT67&MAIN ST · Structure no. W0700617XMUNNBI
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 137 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Gilbert RD over Water Quaboag River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.