US Bridges

ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 250 Ft So. of Barre Road · Structure no. H0800216JMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,797
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,797 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,155 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 Lower RD
CrossesWater Moose Brook
Location250 Ft So. of Barre Road
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34336, -72.15968
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,797 (2003)
Projected traffic9,155 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook carry?

About 5,797 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 Lower RD over Water Moose Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.