US Bridges

HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .4MI E of N Catamt Hil RD · Structure no. C180390GTMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 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 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Heath RD
CrossesWater Taylor Brook
Location.4MI E of N Catamt Hil RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67821, -72.74166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 June 2023.

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

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.