US Bridges

HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile W of Maxam RD · Structure no. C180370GGMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Heath RD
CrossesWater Taylor Brook
Location1 Mile W of Maxam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67492, -72.77249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2022)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.