US Bridges

HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 M SW of RTE 141 · Structure no. E050190LDMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Hendrick ST
CrossesWater Broad Brook
Location.4 M SW of RTE 141
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24386, -72.65794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2023)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hendrick ST over Water Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.