HWY OLD SPFLD RD
Carrying HWY OLD SPFLD RD over WATER MILL RIVER
1 M N OF EAST ST, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY OLD SPFLD RD
The HWY OLD SPFLD RD bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries HWY OLD SPFLD RD over WATER MILL RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY OLD SPFLD RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.3 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N190680RCMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
HWY OLD SPFLD RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY OLD SPFLD RD against other structures in Hampshire and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY OLD SPFLD RD?
HWY OLD SPFLD RD in Hampshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY OLD SPFLD RD inspected?
HWY OLD SPFLD RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY OLD SPFLD RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY OLD SPFLD RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY OLD SPFLD RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY OLD SPFLD RD?
HWY OLD SPFLD RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY OLD SPFLD RD and does age affect safety?
HWY OLD SPFLD RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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