ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · At Int Grove ST · Structure no. W050040UWDOTNBI
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,517
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 155 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 15,517 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River carry?
About 15,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 East Main ST over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.