US Bridges

US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI E of Palmer Tl · Structure no. B24029192DOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,687 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Palmer RD
CrossesWater Foskett Mill Strm
Location0.2 MI E of Palmer Tl
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13835, -72.26733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2024)
Projected traffic11,687 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Palmer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Palmer RD over Water Foskett Mill Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.