HWY Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · 1MI. S of RT20 · Structure no. B2401616TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Palmer 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 5 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Palmer 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 Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Palmer over Water Foskett Mill Strm?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.