US Bridges

HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1 M N of East ST · Structure no. N19068BKTMUNNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
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 steel truss - thru carrying HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Old Spfld RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location1 M N of East ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29146, -72.64023
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Spfld RD 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 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 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Spfld RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.