US Bridges

HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Kellogg @rte 9 · Structure no. W360180J7MUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Sknrvlle RD
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.2 MI E of Kellogg @rte 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38201, -72.71403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sknrvlle RD over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.