US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1M S of Reservoir RD · Structure no. N190300RDMUNNBI

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 Water ST
CrossesWater Roberts Meadow Brk
Location0.1M S of Reservoir RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35403, -72.70301
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2023)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.