US Bridges

HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook

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Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M W of Rt 112 · Structure no. W4502009GMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cudworth RD
CrossesWater Childs Brook
Location0.5M W of Rt 112
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43631, -72.92289
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$784,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs 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 Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Cudworth RD over Water Childs Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.