HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Greenwich RD · Structure no. W050120NEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY North ST over Water Muddy Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.