US Bridges

HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT Benham St. · Structure no. W05006AWKDOT634

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY South ST
CrossesRR Mcrr Spur
LocationAt JCT Benham St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25108, -72.24313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY South ST over RR Mcrr Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.