HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River
PoorClosed to trafficHampshire County, Massachusetts · 200 S of RTE 9 · Structure no. W360110FEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 107 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.