US Bridges

HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1500 S of Pearl Street · Structure no. S180020RYMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor 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 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Woodbrdge ST
CrossesWater Batchelor Brook
Location1500 S of Pearl Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27822, -72.57556
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2017)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$995,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor 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 Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woodbrdge ST over Water Batchelor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.