US Bridges

HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.8MI E Int W/ RT9 & E ST · Structure no. W36027AF5MUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 49 ft (15 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY Old Goshen
CrossesWater W Br Mill River
Location0.8MI E Int W/ RT9 & E ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.42165, -72.76496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River carry?

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

How long is HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Goshen over Water W Br Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.