US Bridges

ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · Int of E.Main & Pleasant · Structure no. W050280NFMUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,224
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal is a concrete culvert carrying ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,703 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 /ST32/E Main
CrossesWater Utility Canal
LocationInt of E.Main & Pleasant
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25986, -72.23658
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,224 (2014)
Projected traffic14,703 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal carry?

About 14,224 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns ST 9 /ST32/E Main over Water Utility Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.