US Bridges

HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · W of RT32 by Barre RD · Structure no. H0802118NMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Moran RD
CrossesWater Moose Brook
LocationW of RT32 by Barre RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34551, -72.16063
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic411 by 2031
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$313,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Moran 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 April 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Moran RD over Water Moose Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.