US Bridges

HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI South of Route 112 · Structure no. W4502409JMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Kinne Brk RD
CrossesWater Watts Stream
Location.4 MI South of Route 112
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37753, -72.92966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream 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 Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kinne Brk RD over Water Watts Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.