US Bridges

HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.4 M E of RT10 Nr Wstfld · Structure no. S190240RWMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Valley RD over Water Moose 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Valley RD
CrossesWater Moose Brook
Location0.4 M E of RT10 Nr Wstfld
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19883, -72.71933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic407 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Valley RD over Water Moose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Valley RD over Water Moose Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.