US Bridges

HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .2 M E JCT US 5 & ST 10 · Structure no. H1102512VDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,319
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 2 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 13,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.2 M E JCT US 5 & ST 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36023, -72.63497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,319 (2014)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr carry?

About 13,319 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elm ST over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.