HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · 1 M N of East ST · Structure no. N190680RCMUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Spfld RD 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.