US Bridges

HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI N Conn Brdr Nr Mnsn · Structure no. H040040QFMUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Rockadundee
CrossesWater Scantic River
Location0.5MI N Conn Brdr Nr Mnsn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.04549, -72.38358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rockadundee over Water Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.