US Bridges

HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Parsons Brook · Structure no. N190540MTMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ryan RD
CrossesWater Parsons Brook
LocationAt Parsons Brook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30882, -72.71484
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ryan RD over Water Parsons Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.