US Bridges

HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M W of RT181 near Plmr · Structure no. B050055W7MUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY South ST
CrossesWater Jabish Brook
Location0.5M W of RT181 near Plmr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21011, -72.365
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2006)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 South ST over Water Jabish Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY South ST over Water Jabish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.