US Bridges

HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI S of Route 143 · Structure no. W4501109DMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesWater Trout Brook
Location.25 MI S of Route 143
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41859, -72.98416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook carry?

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

How long is HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over Water Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.