ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · .75 MI N of Connect Line · Structure no. A050090U1DOTNBI
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,664
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 114 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 5 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 8,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook carry?
About 8,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns ST159 Main ST over Water Worthington Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.