HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · 50 N. of E. River RD · Structure no. C1102103TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Herring RD over Water M 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Herring RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.