US Bridges

HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M West of RT112 · Structure no. W45007B5XMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 158 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dingle RD
CrossesWater Bronson Brook
Location0.5 M West of RT112
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44167, -72.94523
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m).

Who owns HWY Dingle RD over Water Bronson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.