US Bridges

ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · @ Int. W/ Buttonshop Rd. · Structure no. W360040JRDOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 7,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST 9 Williams ST
CrossesWater W Br Mill River
Location@ Int. W/ Buttonshop Rd.
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.39365, -72.73423
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,413 (2022)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River carry?

About 7,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Williams ST over Water W Br Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.