US Bridges

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT of Circle DR · Structure no. H110050QPMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,715
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut ST
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationAt JCT of Circle DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38011, -72.62528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2018)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestnut 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 Chestnut ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.