US Bridges

HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of Plainfield RD · Structure no. C210260HBMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stage RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location0.5 MI W of Plainfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48066, -72.90503
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns HWY Stage RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.