US Bridges

HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · @ Route 112 Intersection · Structure no. W4502809BMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ireland ST
CrossesWater Little River
Location@ Route 112 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34339, -72.88998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2022)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River 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 Ireland ST over Water Little River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ireland ST over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.