US Bridges

HWY N Hadley RD over ST116

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 M W Amherst T.L. · Structure no. H0101713BDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,429
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Hadley RD over ST116 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Hadley RD over ST116 in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,972 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY N Hadley RD
CrossesST116
Location.4 M W Amherst T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38429, -72.54086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,429 (2018)
Projected traffic17,972 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Hadley RD over ST116 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Hadley RD over ST116 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY N Hadley RD over ST116 carry?

About 9,429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Hadley RD over ST116?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Hadley RD over ST116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.