US Bridges

ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .9 M W JCT Florence St. · Structure no. N190420UVDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 19,655 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,154 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 Haydenvll RD
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.9 M W JCT Florence St.
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36219, -72.69384
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,655 (2015)
Projected traffic17,154 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 19,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Haydenvll RD over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.