US Bridges

HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · By Warren LN near I90 · Structure no. B2403116XMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Lymn Brns RD
CrossesWater Blodgett Mill Brk
LocationBy Warren LN near I90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17451, -72.23916
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic204 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk built?

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

What condition is HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lymn Brns RD over Water Blodgett Mill Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.