US Bridges

HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 125 W of Jct. Corticelli · Structure no. N190250MGMUNNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,571
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meadow ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location125 W of Jct. Corticelli
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33406, -72.67749
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2016)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadow 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 April 2023.

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

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadow ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.