US Bridges

HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · Between RT47 & Conn River · Structure no. S180010T0MUNNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,137
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ferry ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
LocationBetween RT47 & Conn River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26324, -72.59881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2025)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ferry ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.