US Bridges

HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ Shelburne Falls RD Int · Structure no. C20013AR1MUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Reeds Brg RD
CrossesWater South River
Location@ Shelburne Falls RD Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51462, -72.69391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.