US Bridges

HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT of John Haley Road · Structure no. B24041171MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton RD
CrossesWater Penny Brook
LocationJCT of John Haley Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16911, -72.26147
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2015)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny 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 Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton RD over Water Penny Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.