US Bridges

HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Route 20 Intersection · Structure no. C110048RDMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hampden ST
CrossesWater Walker Brook
LocationAt Route 20 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27963, -72.98822
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hampden ST over Water Walker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.