US Bridges

HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 M S of US 20 · Structure no. B2400115LMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Brmfld RD
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location0.2 M S of US 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10681, -72.14854
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2015)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns HWY E Brmfld RD over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.