US Bridges

HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1 M N of RT20 near Palmer · Structure no. B2403816YMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook 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 6 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dnhn Plmr RD
CrossesWater Bottle Brook
Location1 M N of RT20 near Palmer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15339, -72.26169
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dnhn Plmr RD over Water Bottle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.