US Bridges

HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook

GoodClosed to traffic

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1000 Ft South of US 20 · Structure no. C11010006DOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sndrsn Bk RD
CrossesWater Sanderson Brook
Location1000 Ft South of US 20
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25425, -72.94832
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sndrsn Bk RD over Water Sanderson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.