HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT Chesterfield Road · Structure no. W270160TFMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2025 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Northwest RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.