US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. H110020LTMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,590
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.3 MI W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36653, -72.60495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2004)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maple 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.