US Bridges

ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Tolland Town Line · Structure no. G100090D2DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesST 57 Main RD
CrossesWater Hubbards River
LocationAt Tolland Town Line
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.07853, -72.97028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2017)
Projected traffic205 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River built?

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

What condition is ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 Main RD over Water Hubbards River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.