US Bridges

HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of RT202 · Structure no. G090080Q2MUNNBI

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 North ST
CrossesWater Bachelor Brook
Location1 MI N of RT202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2748, -72.50779
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2017)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY North ST over Water Bachelor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.