US Bridges

HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 575 W Chesterfield RD · Structure no. W27015BD7MUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY North RD
CrossesWater Roberts Meadow Brk
Location575 W Chesterfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3369, -72.75368
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.