HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · 200 E. of Int. W/ RTE 20 · Structure no. C1100303MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,603
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv carry?
About 1,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.