US Bridges

HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Blandford Tl · Structure no. B1400400KMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Russel Stage
CrossesWater Freeland Brook
Location.3 MI W of Blandford Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18024, -72.88853
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2018)
Projected traffic948 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland 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 HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.