US Bridges

HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 300 E Int Florence RD · Structure no. N190240MEMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,741
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 175 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.

It carries about 14,741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,945 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pine ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location300 E Int Florence RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33064, -72.67894
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,741 (2019)
Projected traffic35,945 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is HWY Pine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 14,741 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pine ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.