US Bridges

ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1.2 M S JCT ST 9 · Structure no. N190530V1DOTNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,502 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 10 South ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location1.2 M S JCT ST 9
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates42.30627, -72.64643
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2024)
Projected traffic23,502 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST 10 South ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.