US Bridges

ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile North of St. 116 · Structure no. S18007AQGDOTNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 47 Hadley ST
CrossesWater Bachelor Brook
Location1 Mile North of St. 116
RouteState Highway 47
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27009, -72.58705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST 47 Hadley ST over Water Bachelor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.