US Bridges

ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Peeble Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 50 E of Beech Hill Road · Structure no. B140030C8DOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Peeble Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Peeble Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 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 Peeble Brook
Location50 E of Beech Hill Road
RouteState Highway 23
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17527, -72.95083
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2018)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 23 Otis Stge RD over Water Peeble 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 2023.

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

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.