US Bridges

HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI NE of JCT W/ RTE 20 · Structure no. C1102603YMUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 115 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHWY Old State Hw
CrossesWater W Br Westfield Riv
Location0.2MI NE of JCT W/ RTE 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25561, -72.93155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2018)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Old State Hw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old State Hw over Water W Br Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.