ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · .3 M E JCT Shaw Road · Structure no. G060030JQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,548
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook carry?
About 2,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 Usmc Lge HWY over Water Stones Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.