US Bridges

HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI W OFRT116 · Structure no. H010200QCMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Roosevelt ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location0.5MI W OFRT116
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38567, -72.54806
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2000)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2031
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River built?

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

What condition is HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns HWY Roosevelt ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.