US Bridges

HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · JCT Arch ST · Structure no. N190260MQMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1925
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1925, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST Leed
CrossesWater Sluiceway
LocationJCT Arch ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34744, -72.70072
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.

What condition is HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST Leed over Water Sluiceway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.