US Bridges

ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 570 E of Carew ST · Structure no. C13057AHJMUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,698
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,698 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST141 E Main ST
CrossesWater Poor Brook
Location570 E of Carew ST
RouteCity Street 141
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15583, -72.55763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,698 (2015)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$784,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook carry?

About 9,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns ST141 E Main ST over Water Poor Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.