US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI W of RTE 9 · Structure no. W050100NDMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Muddy Brook
Location.7 MI W of RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26638, -72.24745
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant 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 HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.