US Bridges

HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI East of Hadley Tl · Structure no. A0801384XMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,071
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 6,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,739 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meadow ST
CrossesWater Swamp Brook
Location0.3 MI East of Hadley Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40805, -72.53962
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,071 (2017)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook carry?

About 6,071 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadow ST over Water Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.