HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Pleasant ST · Structure no. E050140LEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,611
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 145 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 6,611 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,986 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond carry?
About 6,611 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Ferry ST over Water Lower Mill Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.