US Bridges

HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook

GoodPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1MI S of RT66 by Ehmptn · Structure no. N190370RHMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Park Hill RD
CrossesWater Bassett Brook
Location1MI S of RT66 by Ehmptn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29417, -72.68615
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2015)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park Hill RD over Water Bassett Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.