US Bridges

HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.6MI S of RT23 near Res · Structure no. B1401703FMUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beech Hll RD
CrossesWater Pond Brook
Location0.6MI S of RT23 near Res
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16722, -72.94861
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic268 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond 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 Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beech Hll RD over Water Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.