US Bridges

HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Heath Road Int. · Structure no. C180380GNMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY N Catamnt Hi
CrossesWater Taylor Brook
LocationAt Heath Road Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67572, -72.74935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Catamnt Hi over Water Taylor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.