ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · 600 S of River Rd. Int. · Structure no. W450100CTDOTNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns ST143 Old North RD over Water Trout Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.