US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Just North of Route 20 · Structure no. C1101303PMUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 125 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesWater W Br Westfield Riv
LocationJust North of Route 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27806, -72.97894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Maple ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.