US Bridges

HWY Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 433 N of Aldrich ST · Structure no. G090030Q4MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Porter ST
CrossesWater Batchelor Brook
Location433 N of Aldrich ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27881, -72.52156
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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2017)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Porter 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 December 2023.

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

About 388 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Porter ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.