HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River
FairPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · 800 E of Dwight ST · Structure no. H110040QLMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,306 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.