US Bridges

HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of JCT ST143 · Structure no. C12009BVMMUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
767
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 767 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Ireland ST
CrossesWater Bronson Brk West B
Location.2 MI S of JCT ST143
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.40089, -72.87627
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ireland ST over Water Bronson Brk West B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.