HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5M NW of RT32 Nr Barre · Structure no. H0800518KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is HWY Taylor Hl 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Taylor Hl RD over Water Moose Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.