US Bridges

Access RD over Spillway Channel

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1.61 KM NW Ma RTE 112 · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510018

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access RD over Spillway Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD over Spillway Channel in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAccess RD
CrossesSpillway Channel
Location1.61 KM NW Ma RTE 112
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.26538, -72.87931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD over Spillway Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Access RD over Spillway Channel carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access RD over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD over Spillway Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).