US Bridges

HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI S of RT32 Nr Wre Rv · Structure no. W050080T3MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Malbouef RD
CrossesWater Flat Brook
Location0.5MI S of RT32 Nr Wre Rv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24253, -72.26519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic616 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$401,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Malbouef RD over Water Flat Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.