US Bridges

HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI South of Cowper RD · Structure no. C120045DMMUNNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv is a steel culvert carrying HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY South ST
CrossesWater Dead Br Wstfld Riv
Location.1 MI South of Cowper RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35572, -72.82119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns HWY South ST over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.