US Bridges

HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Jct. St. 116 · Structure no. A080280L3MUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,474
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,901 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meadow ST
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationAt Jct. St. 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40865, -72.53857
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2015)
Projected traffic4,901 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadow ST 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 March 2023.

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

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.