US Bridges

ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.4M East Beech Hill RD · Structure no. B140020C7DOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,942
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST 23 Otis Stge RD
CrossesWater Bedlam Brook
Location0.4M East Beech Hill RD
RouteState Highway 23
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17801, -72.9456
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2020)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Bedlam Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.