US Bridges

HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 200W. of Int.W/Blair Rd. · Structure no. B1401653UMUNNBI

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Blndfrd RD
CrossesWater Peeble Brook
Location200W. of Int.W/Blair Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21028, -72.98222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Blndfrd 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns HWY N Blndfrd RD over Water Peeble Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.