US Bridges

HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.6MI N. of JCT W/ RTE 57 · Structure no. G100030F7MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 87 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Westfld
CrossesWater Tillotson Brook
Location1.6MI N. of JCT W/ RTE 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08931, -72.85664
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2019)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson 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 HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns HWY Old Westfld over Water Tillotson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.