ST 9 EAST MAIN ST
Carrying ST 9 EAST MAIN ST over WATER WARE RIVER
AT INT GROVE ST, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 9 EAST MAIN ST
The ST 9 EAST MAIN ST bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries ST 9 EAST MAIN ST over WATER WARE RIVER. It was built in 1870, making it 156 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1938, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 39.9 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,517 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 9 EAST MAIN ST 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
- 1870
- Last Reconstructed
- 1938
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 39.9 m (131 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,517 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W050040UWDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST 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 ST 9 EAST MAIN ST 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 ST 9 EAST MAIN ST?
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST in Hampshire, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 9 EAST MAIN ST inspected?
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST'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 15,517 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 9 EAST MAIN ST 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 ST 9 EAST MAIN ST?
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 9 EAST MAIN ST?
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 9 EAST MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
ST 9 EAST MAIN ST was built in 1870, making it 156 years old and last reconstructed in 1938.
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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