US Bridges

ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S of US 20 · Structure no. B24006B9QDOTNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesST 19 Wales RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location0.5 MI S of US 20
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.116, -72.20158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 19 Wales RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.