US Bridges

HWY Stafford RD over Water Scantic River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 M NW of Monson Tl · Structure no. H040110QEMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stafford RD over Water Scantic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Stafford 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.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 613 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stafford RD
CrossesWater Scantic River
Location0.2 M NW of Monson Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.04324, -72.37269
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic613 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stafford RD over Water Scantic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Stafford 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 July 2024.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Stafford RD over Water Scantic River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stafford RD over Water Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.