US Bridges

HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of Burnett RD · Structure no. C130330L7MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,084 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY New Lombard
CrossesWater Fuller Brook
Location.5 MI E of Burnett RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16459, -72.53485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2015)
Projected traffic4,084 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New Lombard over Water Fuller Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.