US Bridges

HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.6 MI North of Route 57 · Structure no. S03009AQ0MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesHWY Hmrtwn Mntvl
CrossesWater Clam River
Location1.6 MI North of Route 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.13311, -73.10528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hmrtwn Mntvl over Water Clam River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.