US Bridges

HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.36 M S of Rt 116 · Structure no. G090010Q3MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Burnett ST
CrossesWater Batchelor Brook
Location0.36 M S of Rt 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27676, -72.55338
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2017)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Burnett ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.