US Bridges

HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 M NW Jct. St. 32 · Structure no. H080091A3DOTNBI

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Barre RD
CrossesWater Moose Brook
Location.2 M NW Jct. St. 32
RouteCity Street 32A
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34584, -72.1601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2003)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Barre 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 HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Barre RD over Water Moose Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.