US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI West of RTE 189 · Structure no. G100160HJMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesWater Trumble Brook
Location0.4 MI West of RTE 189
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.06029, -72.86597
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2016)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Trumble Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.