HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook
FairPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft S. JCT Ashfield RD · Structure no. W360030JBMUNNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hemenway RD over Water Bradford Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.