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HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook

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Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Arthr Pease RD · Structure no. M19016AVCMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 395 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Root RD
CrossesWater Glendale Brook
Location.1 MI E of Arthr Pease RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35954, -73.0042
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Root 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 June 2023.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Root RD over Water Glendale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.