US Bridges

HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 300 N. JCT Front ST · Structure no. C130150PMMUNNBI

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 82 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Grape ST
CrossesWater Dwight Mfg Canal
Location300 N. JCT Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14944, -72.60375
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grape ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.