US Bridges

HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Clark Wright Rd. · Structure no. M1900605RMUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHWY E River RD
CrossesWater Glendale Brook
LocationAt Clark Wright Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35185, -72.96159
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E River RD over Water Glendale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E River RD over Water Glendale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.