US Bridges

HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · @ Route 9 Intersection · Structure no. G060020HEMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones 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 474 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Loomis RD
CrossesWater Stones Brook
Location@ Route 9 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45554, -72.83997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook carry?

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

How long is HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Loomis RD over Water Stones Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.