US Bridges

HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2M N of Rockadundee RD · Structure no. H040100QHMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Scantic RD
CrossesWater Temple Brook
Location0.2M N of Rockadundee RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05133, -72.38506
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Scantic RD over Water Temple Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.