US Bridges

HWY Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 125 E of Int W/ Route 9 · Structure no. W36028AF6MUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Village Hill 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Village Hill
CrossesWater W Br Mill River
Location125 E of Int W/ Route 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.40451, -72.74997
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River built?

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

What condition is HWY Village Hill 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 Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Village Hill over Water W Br Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.