US Bridges

HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Umpachene Falls RD Int · Structure no. N0802206QMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Hadsell ST
CrossesWater Umpachene River
Location@ Umpachene Falls RD Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09127, -73.26549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hadsell ST over Water Umpachene River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.