US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Under I391 @ Delta Park · Structure no. C13055AEYMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Depot ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater Dwight Mfg Canal
LocationUnder I391 @ Delta Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14725, -72.61412
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Depot 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 November 2023.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.