US Bridges

HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M E Rt 116 · Structure no. G090040Q1MUNNBI

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 84 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Aldrich ST
CrossesWater Batchelor Brook
Location0.5 M E Rt 116
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28239, -72.53761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor 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 January 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Aldrich ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.