US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Swift River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 200 W Int S. Main ST · Structure no. B05002AYTMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,784
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Swift River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY River ST over Water Swift River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Swift River
Location200 W Int S. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21078, -72.34657
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,784 (2019)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Swift River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Swift River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Swift River carry?

About 4,784 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Swift River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Swift River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.