HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · 450 W of Adams ST · Structure no. E050020LCMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,677 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Liberty ST over Water Lower Mill Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.