US Bridges

ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W JCT ST 9 · Structure no. N1902111MDOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,420 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 66 West ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.4 MI W JCT ST 9
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates42.3129, -72.64064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic5,420 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 66 West ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.