US Bridges

HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI S Elongmdw RD · Structure no. H040010QGMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic 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 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,677 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mill RD
CrossesWater Scantic River
Location0.5MI S Elongmdw RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.04847, -72.45406
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic3,677 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill RD over Water Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.