US Bridges

HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Jct. W/ E. River Road · Structure no. C11051AEMMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesHWY Smith RD
CrossesWater M Br Westfield Riv
LocationAt Jct. W/ E. River Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3241, -72.92737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Smith RD over Water M Br Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.