US Bridges

ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI East of Sodom Road · Structure no. G100040JWDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,362
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesST 57 Main RD
CrossesWater Dickinson Brook
Location0.3 MI East of Sodom Road
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06972, -72.8475
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2018)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook carry?

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 Main RD over Water Dickinson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.