US Bridges

HWY School ST over Water Bachelor Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI N of Rt 202 · Structure no. G090160Q5MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,646
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over Water Bachelor Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY School ST over Water Bachelor 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.

It carries about 3,646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Bachelor Brook
Location0.6 MI N of Rt 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27399, -72.47142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,646 (2017)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$902,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY School ST over Water Bachelor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY School 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY School ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.