US Bridges

HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI N of RTE 2A · Structure no. W080050T5MUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Wendell RD
CrossesWater Moss Brook
Location1.1 MI N of RTE 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61439, -72.35302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2025)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns HWY Wendell RD over Water Moss Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.