US Bridges

HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .75 MI E of RTE 47 · Structure no. H010090LPMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,793
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8,793 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,212 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bay RD
CrossesWater Harts Brook
Location.75 MI E of RTE 47
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33011, -72.56392
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,793 (2015)
Projected traffic10,212 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bay RD over Water Harts 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook carry?

About 8,793 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bay RD over Water Harts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.