US Bridges

HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1100 S of New Holland RD · Structure no. B2400516MMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Paige Hill R
CrossesWater Wales Brook
Location1100 S of New Holland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11311, -72.19807
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic204 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns HWY Paige Hill R over Water Wales Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.