ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 M N JCT Sunderland Rd. · Structure no. A080100W2DOTNBI
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,748
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River carry?
About 4,748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns ST 63 Montague RD over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.