US Bridges

HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 100 South of RTE 143 · Structure no. C120020G9MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Bisbee RD
CrossesWater Page Brook
Location100 South of RTE 143
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38147, -72.81497
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic869 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bisbee RD over Water Page Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.