US Bridges

HWY State ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1M E of RT63 @fctry Hllow · Structure no. A080290PBMUNNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY State ST over Water Mill River is a steel culvert carrying HWY State ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY State ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location1M E of RT63 @fctry Hllow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41601, -72.51544
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2001)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY State ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY State 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 State ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY State ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns HWY State ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.