HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.9 MI W Pelham Tl · Structure no. A080060KYMUNNBI
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 96 years old, older 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is HWY Pelham 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pelham RD over Water Fort River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.