US Bridges

HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · Near Wstfld/Montgmry T.L. · Structure no. S190160RNMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Russlvlle RD
CrossesWater Sacket Brook
LocationNear Wstfld/Montgmry T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20022, -72.76874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2020)
Projected traffic407 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Sacket Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.