US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 300 S JCT Lev RD · Structure no. A080070L1MUNNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,429
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,064 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Cushman Brook
Location300 S JCT Lev RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41833, -72.50793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,429 (2016)
Projected traffic3,064 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook carry?

About 6,429 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Cushman Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.