US Bridges

HWY River RD over Water Mill River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .08 M S Wllmsbrg Town-Lin · Structure no. N19029B7PMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.08 M S Wllmsbrg Town-Lin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36662, -72.70253
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD over Water Mill River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY River RD over Water Mill River carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY River RD over Water Mill River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.