ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · 300 W JCT Old Farm Rd. · Structure no. A080050URDOTNBI
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,414
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,109 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River carry?
About 12,414 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 Blchrtown RD over Water Fort River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.