HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM Sw. of Rt. 38 · Structure no. L150482CYMUNNBI
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 112 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Moody ST over Water Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.