HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · 350 E of Rt 202 Int · Structure no. B050090PDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,716
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook 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 Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook carry?
About 2,716 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Allen RD over Water Jabish Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.