US Bridges

HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1.1MI N of Int W/ Main RD · Structure no. M1900805VMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 63 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Clark Wright
CrossesWater Glendale Brook
Location1.1MI N of Int W/ Main RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34165, -72.97985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic63 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale 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 Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clark Wright over Water Glendale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.