HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook
GoodHampden County, Massachusetts · .5 Mile South of RTE 23 · Structure no. B140114XTMUNNBI
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hiram Blair over Water Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.