US Bridges

HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1MI S of JCT I90&RT67 · Structure no. B24012B5LMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHWY Kings Bridg
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location1MI S of JCT I90&RT67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15981, -72.26782
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River built?

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

What condition is HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kings Bridg over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.