HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI S of West End Main · Structure no. H040020QJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,112
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Somers 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,555 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Somers 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River carry?
About 7,112 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Somers RD over Water Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.