HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook
FairPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · 3.2MI S of Skyline Trail · Structure no. M1900305PMUNNBI
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 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 1920 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 105 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Town Hill RD over Water Factory Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.