US Bridges

ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · JCT Nichols Rd. · Structure no. W360140JVDOTNBI

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,569
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 9,569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 Goshen RD
CrossesWater W Br Mill River
LocationJCT Nichols Rd.
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40342, -72.74863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,569 (2018)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Goshen RD 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 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River carry?

About 9,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.