HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ Route 20 · Structure no. C1104500RMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker 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 Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Blandford RD over Water Walker Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.