HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook
GoodHampden County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M E Int Newholland RD · Structure no. B24017ARJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2022. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Five Bridge over Water Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.