US Bridges

HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ Nye Brook Road · Structure no. B14024AQYMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Russel Stage
CrossesWater Freeland Brook
LocationAt Int. W/ Nye Brook Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18196, -72.89241
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2031
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$830,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY Russel Stage over Water Freeland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.