ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · At Palmer T.L.& Swift Rv · Structure no. B05001127DOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,689
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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 5,689 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River carry?
About 5,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns ST181 Depot ST over Water Swift River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.