HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3MI S of Reservoir RD · Structure no. M1900205NMUNNBI
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 114 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.