US Bridges

HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI S of N.Bland. RD · Structure no. B1400703EMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Blair RD
CrossesWater Wheeler Brook
Location0.2MI S of N.Bland. RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20701, -72.98054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler 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 HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Blair RD over Water Wheeler Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.