US Bridges

HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1 M E of Rt 116 · Structure no. S18009ANQMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,664
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,661 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Morgan ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location1 M E of Rt 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25121, -72.55954
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,664 (2018)
Projected traffic12,661 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$938,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Morgan 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 March 2024.

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

About 8,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns HWY Morgan ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.