US Bridges

HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mile East of River RD · Structure no. C210090H9MUNNBI

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY W Main ST
CrossesWater Westfield River
Location0.1 Mile East of River RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.49275, -72.97365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Main ST over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.