US Bridges

HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI E Hadley · Structure no. A080110L0MUNNBI

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,078
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,599 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sundrland RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.7 MI E Hadley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.412, -72.53157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,078 (2001)
Projected traffic9,599 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Sundrland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River carry?

About 6,078 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sundrland RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.