US Bridges

HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0MD · Structure no. N190310MNMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,163
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Reservoir RD
CrossesWater Roberts Meadow Brk
Location0MD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35381, -72.70561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2019)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reservoir RD 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reservoir RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.