HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · At Mill River · Structure no. N190470MHMUNNBI
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 131 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Clement ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.