US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M E Rt 63 by Dam · Structure no. A08008BVRMUNNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 517 vehicles a day. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location0.5M E Rt 63 by Dam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.41563, -72.51975
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.