US Bridges

HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · @ Johnson Hill RD Int · Structure no. C1100100QMUNNBI

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middlefld RD
CrossesWater W Br Westfield Riv
Location@ Johnson Hill RD Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30042, -72.98471
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlefld RD over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.