US Bridges

HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S. of Hardwck Line · Structure no. W050118EJMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Hardwick Pnd
CrossesWater Muddy Brook
Location0.5 MI S. of Hardwck Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30218, -72.24175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2019)
Projected traffic537 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hardwick Pnd over Water Muddy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.