US Bridges

HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · N of RTE 66 Opp Bean Hill · Structure no. H27023ALXMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Lyman RD
CrossesWater Pond Brook
LocationN of RTE 66 Opp Bean Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28413, -72.85441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman RD over Water Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.