HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · 1.8 MI North of Smith RD · Structure no. C11039040MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E River RD over Water Smith Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY E River RD over Water Smith Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.