US Bridges

ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1MI W of JCT W/Strte 143 · Structure no. W36015ANBDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Goshen RD over Water W Br Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 5,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 Goshen RD
CrossesWater W Br Mill River
Location.1MI W of JCT W/Strte 143
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39547, -72.73937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,468 (2022)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 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 2002, making it 23 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 December 2024.

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

About 5,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.