US Bridges

HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.3MI N of Rt 20 near Pal · Structure no. B2401016NMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dnhn Plmr RD
CrossesWater Foskett Mill Strm
Location0.3MI N of Rt 20 near Pal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14212, -72.26927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm built?

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

What condition is HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm 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 Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.