US Bridges

HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River

PoorPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI E of Cnan-Sthfld RD · Structure no. N0802006NMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Keyes Hll RD
CrossesWater Umpachene River
Location0.1MI E of Cnan-Sthfld RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09303, -73.24858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Keyes Hll RD over Water Umpachene River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.