US Bridges

HWY Kennedy RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1MI E of Wsthmptn · Structure no. N19035BDBMUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kennedy RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Kennedy RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Kennedy RD
CrossesWater Roberts Meadow Brk
Location1MI E of Wsthmptn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33936, -72.72508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2003)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kennedy RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kennedy RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.