US Bridges

HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.3M E of RT19 S of RT20 · Structure no. B24025AUYMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hayns Hll RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location0.3M E of RT19 S of RT20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1154, -72.19701
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hayns Hll 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hayns Hll RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.