US Bridges

HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI W of RT181 · Structure no. B050340PGMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Aldrich ST
CrossesWater Jabish Brook
Location0.5MI W of RT181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27039, -72.37941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Aldrich ST 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 October 2023.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Aldrich ST over Water Jabish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.