US Bridges

HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. S of Int. W/ RTE57 · Structure no. G100060HGMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sodom ST
CrossesWater Dickinson Brook
Location.1 Mi. S of Int. W/ RTE57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06531, -72.84961
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Sodom ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sodom ST over Water Dickinson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.