US Bridges

HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook

GoodPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 230N of RT143 · Structure no. W36029BGKMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Geer Hill RD
CrossesWater Meekin Brook
Location230N of RT143
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38994, -72.75467
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic79 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook 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 Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Geer Hill RD over Water Meekin Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.