US Bridges

HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M W of RT181 near Plmr · Structure no. B050060PEMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bardwell ST
CrossesWater Jabish Brook
Location0.5M W of RT181 near Plmr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21647, -72.36632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2021)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bardwell ST over Water Jabish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.