ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · 850 W. of Bisbee RD · Structure no. C120230EVMUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST143 Main RD 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 ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns ST143 Main RD over Water Dead Br Wstfld Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.