US Bridges

HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · @ River RD and Ware Line · Structure no. B05025AN1MUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Cold Sprg RD
CrossesWater Swift River
Location@ River RD and Ware Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24321, -72.33483
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic616 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cold Sprg RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cold Sprg RD over Water Swift River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.