US Bridges

US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.9 MI W of Huntington Tl · Structure no. C110360ARDOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Huntingtn RD
CrossesWater Gold Mine Brook
Location0.9 MI W of Huntington Tl
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24781, -72.92537
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2018)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Huntingtn RD over Water Gold Mine Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.