US Bridges

HWY E River RD over Water Tuttle Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 800 North of Cone Road · Structure no. M1901305UMUNNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 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 Tuttle Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY E River RD over Water Tuttle Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E River RD
CrossesWater Tuttle Brook
Location800 North of Cone Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38043, -72.97799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E River RD over Water Tuttle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.