US Bridges

ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 M W JCT Vernon St. · Structure no. W0500912MDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 29,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,492 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 West ST
CrossesWater Muddy Brook
Location.1 M W JCT Vernon St.
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25633, -72.25056
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,870 (2021)
Projected traffic33,492 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook carry?

About 29,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 West ST over Water Muddy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.