US Bridges

US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .15 M N South Hadley T.L. · Structure no. G090070VNDOTNBI

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 18,404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,583 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS202 W State ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location.15 M N South Hadley T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates42.24231, -72.55143
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,404 (2022)
Projected traffic19,583 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US202 W State ST over Water Stony 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 18,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US202 W State ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.