US Bridges

HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M E of RT10 by Cnt Clb · Structure no. S190230RQMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 years old, older 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Moosebrk RD
CrossesWater Moose Brook
Location0.5M E of RT10 by Cnt Clb
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21456, -72.72422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Moosebrk RD over Water Moose Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.